Shrimp In Pumpkin Seed Sauce
Description
This Middle-Eastern main features Medium shrimp; unshelled. The flavors come together beautifully. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Water 1/2 ts Salt 4 Peppercorns 1 Bayleaf 1 c Pumpkin seeds; (pepitas) 1 1/2 c Clam juice 1 Cilantro 1 Chile serrano; chopped 1 Chile jalapeno; chopped 1/2 Onion 1 Butter 1 c Sour cream
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place shrimp in enough water to cover them. Add salt, peppercorns and bayleaf. Simmer about 3 min. until shrimp turn pink. Remove shrimp, let cool, then shell and devein. (Shrimp will be more tender and flavorful if cooked in their shells). In a skillet, toast seeds until they start to pop. Add clam juice, cilantro, chiles, onion and seeds to blender. Puree until smooth. Melt butter in skillet and add sauce. Cook over low heat 10 min. Stir in shrimp. Remove from heat and add sour cream. Return to heat until just heated through. Thin with dry white wine if necessary
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 144.7kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 1.2g2%
- Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
- Cholesterol 258.8mg87%
- Sodium 532.9mg23%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.3g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.3g
- Protein 34.0g68%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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