Oven-Ready
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Acapulco Blackened Shrimp
with chipotle buttered rice
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Shellfish (Shrimp), Milk
- Calorie-Conscious
- Fiber-Rich
- Pescatarian
- Gluten-Smart
Chef
Laura Alpern
Still want the great flavors and delicious dinners you've come to expect from Home Chef, but a fraction of the time and barely any work? These oven-ready offerings were made with you in mind. Just follow the assembly instructions, pop it in the oven, and voila! It's like you worked over a hot stove for hours (we'll keep your secret.)
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 8 oz. Shrimp
- 8 oz. Cooked White Rice
- 6 oz. Sliced Plantains
- 3 oz. Frozen Corn
- 1 Lime
- 2 oz. Pico de Gallo Guacamole
- 1 oz. Light Sour Cream
- ⅘ oz. Chipotle Butter
- ½ oz. Pickled Red Onions
- ¼ oz. Cilantro
- 1 tsp. Blackening Seasoning
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories590
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Carbohydrates76g
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Net Carbs70g
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Fat22g
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Protein22g
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Sodium1840mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Microwave
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Cook in a medium non-stick pan with 2 tsp. olive oil over medium heat until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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1 Start Shrimp, Prepare Ingredients, and Make Guacamole Crema
Pat shrimp dry.
Place shrimp in provided tray and toss with 1 tsp. olive oil. Spread into a single layer.Bake uncovered in hot oven, 10 minutes.Shrimp will finish cooking in a later step.While shrimp bake, stem and tear cilantro leaves.Halve lime. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, guacamole (to taste), 1 tsp. lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Set aside. -
2 Add Corn and Plantains and Finish Shrimp
After 10 minutes, carefully remove tray from oven and drain any excess liquid.
Stir corn, blackening seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper into shrimp until combined. Push mixture to one side of tray. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.Place plantains in now-empty side of tray. Toss with 1 tsp. olive oil and a pinch of salt. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.Bake uncovered in hot oven until plantains are slightly browned and shrimp reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 8-10 minutes.Carefully remove from oven.While meal bakes, continue recipe. -
3 Heat Rice and Finish Meal
Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps and remove from packaging.
Place rice in a microwave-safe bowl.Microwave uncovered until heated through, 2-3 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Rest, 2 minutes.Stir in softened butter (to taste) and 1/4 tsp. salt until combined. Fluff rice with a fork.To serve, top rice with shrimp mixture and plantains. Garnish with guacamole crema (to taste), cilantro, and pickled onions. Squeeze lime wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!
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