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Creamy Chile-Habanero Shrimp

Creamy Chile-Habanero Shrimp pairs tender, juicy shrimp with a lush, velvety cream sauce that carries a bright, assertive heat from habanero and chili powder. Garlic rounds out the flavor, making each bite rich yet lively. It’s perfect as an appetizer with baguette slices or as a bold weeknight dinner spooned over pasta or rice.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook10 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Creamy Chile-Habanero Shrimp
  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.

  2. 2

    Add habanero peppers and garlic; fry for a few minutes to release the flavors.

  3. 3

    Add shrimp, and cook while stirring constantly until pink, about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Season with chili powder, salt, and pepper, stirring to coat the shrimp evenly.

  5. 5

    Stir in cream, and cook over low heat until warmed through, but do not let it boil.

  6. 6

    Serve hot with bread slices or over pasta.