shrimp chili that's anything but
Texans luv their shrimp and will take it any way we can get it! When I came across this recipe on the Tupelo Honey Café recipes website I knew that I had to make it. They are right this chili is anything but chili. Loaded with shrimp, peppers and tomatillos, the flavor is unbelievable. If you want a really good seafood dish, then this is for you. Source: http://www.tupelohoneycafe.com/shrimp-chili-thats-anything
prep time
40 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
Serves 4 to 6
Ingredients
- ROASTED GARLIC PUREE
- 14 cloves garlic. peeled
- 1 cup heavy olive oil
- SHRIMP CHILI
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups diced onion
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 7 medium tomatillos, papery skin removed
- 2 large poblano peppers, halved, stemmed and seeded
- 1 large jalpeño pepper, halved, stemmed and seeded
- 5 small sweet peppers in assorted colors, halved, stemmed and seeded
- 1/4 cup roasted garlic puree
- 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp (40 to 50 shrimp), peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
- - sour cream for serving
- - tortilla chips for serving
How To Make shrimp chili that's anything but
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Step 1For the garlic puree: Simmer 14 garlic cloves over medium heat in 1 cup heavy olive oil in a saucepan for about 20 minutes or until the garlic turns brown.
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Step 2Strain the oil, reserving the garlic and use the oil for sautés, salad dressings and marinades.
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Step 3Puree the garlic cloves in a food processor until it forms a smooth paste.
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Step 4Refrigerate in an airtight container or mason jar for up to two weeks. Place oil in a mason jar and keep in the pantry or refrigerator.
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Step 5For the Shrimp Chili: Heat a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
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Step 6Add the onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
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Step 7Add the broth and bring to a simmer.
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Step 8Remove from the heat and place in a blender container.
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Step 9Clean the skillet and set it aside.
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Step 10Position the oven rack 3 to 4 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven to broil.
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Step 11Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
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Step 12Arrange the tomatillos and all of the peppers, skin side up, on the baking sheet.
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Step 13Broil for 5 minutes, or until the top halves of the tomatillos are blackened and the pepper skins are blackened.
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Step 14Place the tomatillos and hot peppers (poblano and jalapeño) in a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap, allowing them to steam for an additional 10 minutes.
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Step 15Place the sweet peppers and red bell pepper in a bowl of ice water and let stand for 10 minutes to loosen the skins.
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Step 16Remove the loosened skins from the peppers and place all the peppers and tomatillos in the blender container.
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Step 17Add the Roasted Garlic Puree and process until coarsely mixed.
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Step 18Pour into a large, heavy saucepan.
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Step 19Heat the skillet over medium-high heat and add the remaining tablespoon olive oil.
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Step 20Add the shrimp and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, turning constantly, until opaque.
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Step 21Remove the shrimp from the skilled and set aside.
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Step 22Add the chili powder, cumin and salt to the broth mixture and bring to a boil.
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Step 23Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Step 24Stir in the cooked shrimp and the cilantro and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until hot.
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Step 25Serve in bowls and top with sour cream and a side of tortilla chips.
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