Dinner Tonight: Camarones En Pipian (Shrimp In Pumpkin Seed Sauce) Recipe Recipe

Name: Dinner Tonight: Camarones En Pipian (Shrimp In Pumpkin Seed Sauce) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, unshelled, preferably with heads on; 2 1/2 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup hulled raw pumpkin seeds; 1 small bunch cilantro, chopped, stems discarded; 4 serrano chiles, stemmed, and chopped; 1/2 small white onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 2/3 cup thick sour cream; 12 corn tortillas; 2 limes, quartered

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, unshelled, preferably with heads on
2 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup hulled raw pumpkin seeds
1 small bunch cilantro, chopped, stems discarded
4 serrano chiles, stemmed, and chopped
1/2 small white onion, chopped
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2/3 cup thick sour cream
12 corn tortillas
2 limes, quartered

1
Remove shells and heads from shrimp. Transfer shells and heads to a medium-sized saucepan. Pour in water, and add salt. Turn heat to medium and bring to a simmer. Turn heat to medium-low and cook for 20 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, toast pumpkin seeds in an un-greased 12-inch iron skillet set over medium heat. Toss gently, and remove when they begin to pop. They should not brown. Transfer to blender. Let cool for a few seconds, and then grind to a powder.
3
Add shrimp broth, cilantro, serranos, and onion to blender. Blend until very smooth, about 1 minute.
4
Add butter to iron skillet. Melt over medium-low heat. Pour in pumpkin seed mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, for about three minutes, or until it becomes a relatively thick paste. Stir in sour cream, and season with more salt to taste. Cook for three minutes. Turn heat to low, and add shrimp. Stir well and cook for five minutes. Season with more salt to taste.
5
Serve with warm corn tortillas and the quartered limes

550

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, unshelled, preferably with heads on, 2 1/2 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 cup hulled raw pumpkin seeds, and more.

Yes, Dinner Tonight: Camarones En Pipian (Shrimp In Pumpkin Seed Sauce) Recipe 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.

Dinner Tonight: Camarones En Pipian (Shrimp In Pumpkin Seed Sauce) Recipe

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