4.3 from 36 votes
Tasty Tomatillo Shrimp Recipe
This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Servings:
2
-4 servings
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- ½ pound pasilla chili seeded and chopped, or poblano chili
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic , minced
- ½ pound tomatillos , husked, rinsed and quartered
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus extra for the shrimp
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 pound Shrimp large
- 1 teaspoon black pepper fresh ground
- ½ cup cilantro fresh leaves
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chilies and half of the garlic and cook until chilis soften or about 5 minutes. Add the tomatillos and 1 teaspoon of salt. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally until the tomatillos start to break down or for about 8-10 minutes.
- Transfer the tomatillo mixture to a blender and puree. Set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the shrimp, salt and pepper and the remaining garlic. Cook for about 2 minutes or until the garlic becomes fragrant. Add the tomatillo sauce and saute for 2 more minutes or until the shrimp barely become opaque. Serve with sprinkled cilantro leaves.
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Notes
- adapted from Oprah magazine