shrimp chili that's anything but

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Prescott, AZ
Updated on Jun 13, 2014

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

Rate
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

  • Step 1
    For 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.
  • Step 2
    Strain the oil, reserving the garlic and use the oil for sautés, salad dressings and marinades.
  • Step 3
    Puree the garlic cloves in a food processor until it forms a smooth paste.
  • Step 4
    Refrigerate 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.
  • Step 5
    For the Shrimp Chili: Heat a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
  • Step 6
    Add the onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
  • Step 7
    Add the broth and bring to a simmer.
  • Step 8
    Remove from the heat and place in a blender container.
  • Step 9
    Clean the skillet and set it aside.
  • Step 10
    Position the oven rack 3 to 4 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven to broil.
  • Step 11
    Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Step 12
    Arrange the tomatillos and all of the peppers, skin side up, on the baking sheet.
  • Step 13
    Broil for 5 minutes, or until the top halves of the tomatillos are blackened and the pepper skins are blackened.
  • Step 14
    Place 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.
  • Step 15
    Place the sweet peppers and red bell pepper in a bowl of ice water and let stand for 10 minutes to loosen the skins.
  • Step 16
    Remove the loosened skins from the peppers and place all the peppers and tomatillos in the blender container.
  • Step 17
    Add the Roasted Garlic Puree and process until coarsely mixed.
  • Step 18
    Pour into a large, heavy saucepan.
  • Step 19
    Heat the skillet over medium-high heat and add the remaining tablespoon olive oil.
  • Step 20
    Add the shrimp and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, turning constantly, until opaque.
  • Step 21
    Remove the shrimp from the skilled and set aside.
  • Step 22
    Add the chili powder, cumin and salt to the broth mixture and bring to a boil.
  • Step 23
    Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Step 24
    Stir in the cooked shrimp and the cilantro and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until hot.
  • Step 25
    Serve in bowls and top with sour cream and a side of tortilla chips.

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