Receta Baja Style Shrimp Chipotle Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe
Baja Style Shrimp Chipotle Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe
I made mine “Baja style,” with shrimp and poblanos and chipotle flavors. And, a touch of sweetness with raspberry jam. No, it’s not weird – raspberry goes well with chipotle. Promise me you’ll shake a little chipotle chile powder into your next spoonful of jam. You won’t be disappointed. So here are the layers: raspberry chipotle jam; pepper jack cheese; sauteed shrimp; sauteed onions and peppers; avocado mashed with some lime. My husband ate two whole sandwiches and begged for more.
So, Sandy – thank you for inspiring me so many times. And for this amazing sandwich!
- Baja Style Shrimp and Chipotle Grilled Cheese Sandwich
- 1 poblano pepper, cut into 1/4 inch strips
- 1/2 red onion, cut into 1/4 inch strips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper, divided
- 8 ounces medium sized raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder, divided
- 3 tablespoons low-sugar or no-sugar raspberry jam
- 4 ounces pepper jack cheese, sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 8 slices Challah or brioche bread, in 1/2 inch thick slices
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 ripe Haas avocado
- 1/2 tablespoon lime juice
In a large skillet, saute pepper and onion strips and a pinch of salt and pepper in oil over medium high heat until lightly charred and softened, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove vegetables from skillet. Toss the shrimp in cumin, 1/4 teaspoon of chile powder and a pinch of salt and pepper and add to skillet. Cook shrimp on both sides until opaque throughout, about 2 minutes total. Remove shrimp from skillet and wipe out skillet with a paper towel. Turn heat to medium low.
Butter all slices of bread on both sides. Place four slices in pan and cook until golden brown. Remove two slices and set aside and then flip other two slices over. Mix together the raspberry jam and remaining 1/4 teaspoon of chile powder. Spread a thin layer on tops of bread in pan. Place cheese slices on top to fit bread. Cut shrimp through the diameter to form thin planks. Place shrimp in a single layer on top of cheese. Spread some peppers and onions n a single layer in top of shrimp. Smash avocado and stir in lime juice and a little salt and pepper to taste. Spread avocado mixture on the toasted sides of the two slices already removed from the pan. Place avocado side down on sandwiches in pan. Cook until bottom bread slice is golden brown.
Flip sandwich over and cook until golden brown on other side. Serve warm.
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