Shrimp in Cilantro Sauce

Name: Shrimp in Cilantro Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh shrimp or 1 lb frozen large shrimp, in shells; 4 medium tomatillos, husked rinsed chopped (1 cup); 1/2 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; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro; 1/2 cup lightly packed fresh parsley; 3 cups hot cooked rice

Submitted by Sandy in Oklahoma

"This recipe is from Better Homes & Garden. Sauce can be made ahead and saved in refrigerator for up to 2 days."

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 lb fresh shrimp or 1 lb frozen large shrimp, in shells
4 medium tomatillos, husked rinsed chopped (1 cup)
¹⁄₂ 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
¹⁄₂ cup chicken broth
¹⁄₂ cup lightly packed fresh cilantro
¹⁄₂ cup lightly packed fresh parsley
3 cups hot cooked rice

directions

Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp; rinse. Set shrimp aside.
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. Cool slightly.
Place tomatillo mixture in a blender container or food processor bowl; add chicken broth, cilantro, and parsley. Cover and blend or process until nearly smooth. Return mixture to skillet and heat through.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan cook shrimp in boiling water for 1 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain well. Toss cooked shrimp with sauce.
To serve, spoon shrimp mixture over rice. If desired, garnish with tomato wedges and additional cilantro.