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Spicy Shrimp in Tomatillo Sauce

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Servings: 4
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Author: Ginger Hultin

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 large fresh Poblano chilis (seeded and diced)
  • ½ yellow onion (chopped)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced, divided)
  • 1 pound tomatillos (husked, rinsed, quartered)
  • 1 teaspoon agave nectar or sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ½salt (divided)
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 pounds large fresh shrimp
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried red chilli pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 cup cilantro leaves (coarsely chopped)

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add chilis, onion, and half the garlic and cook for about 5 minutes. Add tomatillos, one teaspoon of salt and agave or sugar. Cook mixture on medium-low for about 10 minutes, until tomatillos are soft. Remove from heat and puree tomatillo sauce in a blender, food processor or with an immersion blender. Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet and add shrimp, half teaspoon of salt, pepper, hot pepper flakes, cumin and remaining garlic. Cook 3-4 minutes or until shrimp are completely pink. Add blended tomatillo sauce to the shrimp and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Serve hot over rice and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
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