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Gordon Biersch Chipotle Shrimp Flatbread Recipe

Gordon Biersch's Chipotle Shrimp Flatbread is a bold and flavorful creation, featuring tender shrimp, smoky chipotle sauce, melted cheeses, and fresh toppings on a perfectly crisp flatbread base. Make our Gordon Biersch Chipotle Shrimp Flatbread Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Chipotle Shrimp Flatbread will taste just like Gordon Biersch. This Gordon Biersch Chipotle Shrimp Flatbread copycat is bursting with bold, smoky flavors balanced by creamy cheese and a zesty chipotle sauce, making it an unforgettable appetizer or light main course. Perfect for entertaining or a fun weeknight dinner!
Prep Time30 minutes
Active Time10 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Party Recipe, Snack
Cuisine: American, Brew Pub/Bar Food, Seafood
Keyword: Bread, Gordon Biersch, Seafood, Shrimp
Yield: 2 Flatbreads

Ingredients

Chipotle Shrimp

  • 1/2 pound large Shrimp peeled, deveined and tails removed
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Chipotle Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • Freshly squeezed Juice of 1 Lime

Chipotle Cream Sauce

  • 1/4 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 tablespoon Mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Chipotle Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed Lime Juice
  • Salt to taste

Flatbread

  • 2 large Flatbreads or Naan Breads
  • 1 cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1/4 cup diced Red Onion
  • 1/4 cup crumbled Queso Fresco or Feta Cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh Cilantro
  • Optional Toppings
  • Sliced Avocado
  • Chopped fresh Tomatoes
  • Drizzle of Hot Sauce

Instructions

  • In a bowl, add olive oil, 1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt and juice of 1 lime. Mix well.
  • Add shrimp and toss to coat evenly.
  • Set aside and marinate for 15 - 20 minutes.
  • Place a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the shrimp. Cook for 2 - 3 minutes on each side until opaque and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, add sour cream, mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder, 1 teaspoon lime juice and a pinch of salt. Whisk to combine.
  • Taste. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Place flatbreads or naan on a baking sheet.
  • Spread a thin layer of mozzarella cheese over each flatbread.
  • Evenly distribute cooked shrimp, red onion, and queso fresco or feta cheese on top of the cheese.
  • Place flatbreads in the preheated. Bake 8 - 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and edges of the flatbread are slightly crisp. Remove from oven.
  • Drizzle chipotle cream sauce over baked flatbreads.
  • Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and optional toppings like avocado, tomatoes and/or hot sauce for added freshness and flavor.
  • Slice into pieces and serve warm.