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Salsa Verde Shrimp

Salsa Verde Shrimp has tender, succulent shrimp sautéed with tangy, spicy tomatillos, chiles and onion salsa then spooned over rice.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
31 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 404 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs jumbo shrimp shelled and deveined
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups salsa verde (or see below homemade version)
  • 2 cups Steamed rice
  • 1 cup cilantro leaves divided
Homemade Salsa Verde
  • 1 lb tomatillos
  • 6 Anaheim green chiles
  • 2 jalapeños
  • 2 serrano chiles
  • 1 large white onion
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 1 bunch cilantro

Instructions

Homemade Salsa Verde
    Cup of Yum
  1. Peel the outer skins/husks off the tomatillos, onion and garlic. Cut the stems off the peppers and slice in half lengthwise. Cut the onion in half. (See Note 1)
  2. In the Dutch oven or large stock pot bring 6 cups of water to a boil. Add the tomatillos, chiles and onion. Cook for 8 minutes.
  3. Carefully remove with a slotted spoon and place all the peppers, tomatillos, onion, garlic and cilantro in a food processor, blender or Vitamix, and process until smooth. Use 2 cups of the salsa for this recipe and reserve remaining for other use.
Shrimp
  1. In a bowl season the shrimp with kosher salt, black pepper and garlic powder.
  2. In a large skillet add oil and sautée shrimp 2 minutes per side. Pour the 2 cups of salsa verde on top and cook 2 minutes more, stirring. Stir in half of the cilantro leaves.
  3. Spoon over steamed rice and top with remaining cilantro.

Notes

  • If you prefer, you can either grill or place the tomatillos, chiles and onion under the broiler for a charred flavor instead of boiling, then proceed with puréeing.

Nutrition Information

Calories 404kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 50g (100%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 572mg (191%) Sodium 1291mg (54%) Potassium 595mg (17%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 265IU (5%) Vitamin C 43.6mg (48%) Calcium 358mg (36%) Iron 5.8mg (32%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 404

% Daily Value*

Calories 404kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 50g 100%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 572mg 191%
Sodium 1291mg 54%
Potassium 595mg 13%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 265IU 5%
Vitamin C 43.6mg 48%
Calcium 358mg 36%
Iron 5.8mg 32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.