Description
Savor the deliciousness of Shrimp in Culichi Sauce, featuring tender shrimp enveloped in a creamy, tangy sauce made from tomatillos and jalapeños. This quick and impressive dish is perfect for any occasion, bringing vibrant flavors to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 1 cup of tomatillos, husked and chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup of chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring frequently.
- Toss in the chopped tomato and tomatillos. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the tomatillos soften and the mixture becomes fragrant.
- Add the chopped jalapeño, ground cumin, and dried oregano. Stir well to combine.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook for another 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat, let cool slightly, then blend until smooth. Return to the saucepan, stir in the heavy cream, and season with salt and pepper. Keep warm over low heat.
- In a large skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer, cooking for 2-3 minutes on one side until pink and opaque.
- Flip the shrimp and cook for another 1-2 minutes on the other side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, pour in the prepared Culichi sauce and let it simmer for a couple of minutes.
- Gently add the cooked shrimp back into the skillet, stirring to coat them in the sauce. Simmer together for about 2-3 minutes.
- Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Notes
- Adjust the heat level by varying the amount of jalapeño used.
- For a chunkier sauce, blend less.
- Serve with rice or quinoa to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes