Baked Shrimp With Tomatillos Recipe

Name: Baked Shrimp With Tomatillos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, chopped, about 1 cup; 1 -2 jalapeno chile, seeded and minced; 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 lb tomatillo, chopped; salt; 1/2 cup clam juice (or 1/2 cup tequila) or 1/4 cup water (or 1/2 cup tequila); 1 lb shrimp, cleaned, deveined; 1 cup cotija queso seco cheese; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; lime juice; black pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped, about 1 cup
1 -2 jalapeno chile, seeded and minced
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 lb tomatillo, chopped
salt
1/2 cup clam juice (or 1/2 cup tequila) or 1/4 cup water (or 1/2 cup tequila)
1 lb shrimp, cleaned, deveined
1 cup cotija queso seco cheese
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
lime juice
black pepper

1
heat the oil in the pan you will use for baking. Add the onions and jalapenos, cook for 5 minutes on medium-high heat until the onions begin to brown. Add the garlic and cook a minute more.Add the tomatillos, reduce heat to medium and cook for 10 minutes, until the tomatillos are cooked through, but still hold their shape. Sprinkle salt over the tomatillos as they are cooking.
2
If using clam juice, add to the pan, turn up the heat and reduce by half. If using water, just add the 1/4 cup water without reducing.
3
Add the cheese and shrimp. Cook in a 425 degree preheated oven for 10 minutes.
4
Remove pan from the oven. Right before serving, mix in the cilantro and sprinkle with lime juice and freshly ground black pepper.

415

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, about 1 cup, 1 -2 jalapeno chile, seeded and minced, 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Baked Shrimp With Tomatillos falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Shrimp With Tomatillos

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