shrimp in tomatillo-cilantro sauce
This cilantro tomatillo sauce is a great way to showcase shrimp. It goes great with cilantro rice or coconut rice, but plain rice works great too.
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prep time
20 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh or frozen (thawed) shrimp in shells
- SAUCE INGREDIENTS
- 4-5 tomatillos, husked, rinsed well and chopped - approx. 1 cup
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro sprigs
- 1/2 cup lightly packed fresh flat-leaf parsley sprigs
- 3 cups cooked rice (cilantro, coconut or plain)
How To Make shrimp in tomatillo-cilantro sauce
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Step 1Peel fresh (or thawed) shrimp. Rinse shrimp and pat dry - then set aside.
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Step 2In a large skillet, cook chopped tomatillos, onion, garlic and jalapeno peppers in hot oil until onion and peppers are tender. Allow to cool slightly.
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Step 3Place tomatillo mixture in a blender and add chicken broth, cilantro and parlsey. Blend until smooth. Return mixture to the skillet and heat through.
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Step 4In a large skillet, saute shrimp in oil until pink and they form a "C" -- not an "O". Do not overcook the shrimp.
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Step 5Toss cooked shrimp in tomatillo sauce. When serving, spoon shrimp mixture over rice and garnish with cilantro. Served with sliced avocado on the side.
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Culture:
Mexican
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Healthy
Ingredient:
Seafood
Diet:
Diabetic
Diet:
Low Fat
Diet:
Dairy Free
Diet:
Low Sodium
Diet:
Low Carb
Category:
Seafood
Method:
Stove Top
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