Shrimp a la Diabla

Ingredients

1

lb large shrimp, cleaned and deveined (leave the tails on)

2

cups tomato purée

3

garlic cloves, finely diced

2

jalapeño chili peppers

2

chipotle chili peppers, in adobo sauce

2

tablespoons olive oil

1

teaspoon cumin powder

Salt and pepper to taste

Steps

• 1

  Start by preparing the sauce in a deep pan on the stove. Sauté the garlic using one tablespoon of olive oil, then add the tomato puré, salt and pepper.
• 2

  Separately grill the jalapeño chili peppers. Afterwards, put them in the food processor or blender with the chipotle peppers and blend with a little water. When finished, add the chili pepper puré to the tomato sauce mixture and continue to cook for 15 minutes.
• 3

  In a bowl, season the shrimp with cumin, salt and pepper. Then, in a separate skillet, add the remaining olive oil and cook the shrimp until they are pink in color.
• 4

  When cooked, combine the shrimp with the prepared sauce and stir well. Garnish with avocado slices and serve with a side of white rice.