Shrimp with Creamy Orange-Chipotle Sauce

 

2/3 cup half-and-half

1 large chipotle chile, canned in adobo sauce

1 teaspoon grated orange rind Cooking spray

1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp

3/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Hot cooked linguine (optional)

In a blender, put the first 3 ingredients; process until smooth.

Phase 2 Heat a broad non-stick skillet over medium-high flame. Coat the pan with the cooking oil, add the shrimp. Coat the shrimp with a cooking spray, brush with cumin and butter. Sauté for 4 minutes or until shrimp is finished, stirring regularly.

Move the shrimp to the serving tray. Reduce heat to medium, apply half-and-half mixture to the pan and simmer for 1 minute, stirring continuously. Add the sauce to the shrimp; sprinkle with cilantro. Serve on linguine, if necessary.