Shrimp in Cilantro Sauce Recipe

Name: Shrimp in Cilantro Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh shrimp or 1 lb frozen large shrimp, in shells; 4 medium tomatillos, husked rinsed chopped (1 cup); ½ cup chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 fresh jalapenos or 2 serrano peppers, seeded finely chopped; 4 teaspoons olive oil or 4 teaspoons cooking oil; ½ cup chicken broth; ½ cup lightly packed fresh cilantro; ½ cup lightly packed fresh parsley; 3 cups hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

1 lb fresh shrimp or 1 lb frozen large shrimp, in shells
4 medium tomatillos, husked rinsed chopped (1 cup)
½ cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 fresh jalapenos or 2 serrano peppers, seeded finely chopped
4 teaspoons olive oil or 4 teaspoons cooking oil
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup lightly packed fresh cilantro
½ cup lightly packed fresh parsley
3 cups hot cooked rice

1
Thaw shrimp, if frozen.
2
Peel and devein shrimp; rinse.
3
Set shrimp aside.
4
For green sauce, in a medium skillet cook tomatillos, onion, garlic, and jalapeno or serrano pepper in hot oil for about 5 minutes or until onion is tender.
5
Cool slightly.
6
Place tomatillo mixture in a blender container or food processor bowl; add chicken broth, cilantro, and parsley.
7
Cover and blend or process until nearly smooth.
8
Return mixture to skillet and heat through.
9
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan cook shrimp in boiling water for 1 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
10
Drain well.
11
Toss cooked shrimp with sauce.
12
To serve, spoon shrimp mixture over rice.
13
If desired, garnish with tomato wedges and additional cilantro.

825

kcal

Calories

Fat

135

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb fresh shrimp or 1 lb frozen large shrimp, in shells, 4 medium tomatillos, husked rinsed chopped (1 cup), ½ cup chopped onion, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Shrimp in Cilantro Sauce 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.

Shrimp in Cilantro Sauce

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