Mexican Shrimp in Garlic Sauce Recipe

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Mexican Shrimp in Garlic Sauce
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Directions:

  1. Heat a well-seasoned cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Roast the tomatoes, onion, and jalapenos, until nicely browned on all sides, turned frequently.
  3. Note: you may get a lot of smoke from this so you might want to open a window.
  4. Transfer roasted vegetables to a metal bowl and cover with plastic wrap; allow to sweat and cool.
  5. When cool, peel the skins and discard.
  6. Remove any scorched areas from the onion by rubbing with paper towels.
  7. For a milder dish, seed the jalapenos, or otherwise, keep the fire dept.
  8. Phone number handy.
  9. Puree the tomato, onion, jalapenos, 2 tbsp.
  10. Cilantro, and oregano until smooth.
  11. Heat the oil in a non-stick skillet.
  12. Add the sliced garlic and cook over medium heat until lightly golden, stirring frequently.
  13. Do not let garlic burn.
  14. Add the puree and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  15. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  16. Stir in the shrimp.
  17. Simmer on medium-low heat until the shrimp are pink, about 3-5 minutes.
  18. Adjust seasonings, and remove from heat.
  19. Spoon shrimp and sauce into a serving dish; top with chopped cilantro, and squeeze lime juice over all.
  20. Serve.
  21. And keep the phone number handy if you left those seeds in.
  22. LOL.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 549.12 Kcal (2299 kJ)
Calories from fat 282.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.38g 48%
Cholesterol 88.12mg 29%
Sodium 1746mg 73%
Potassium 557.62mg 12%
Total Carbs 58.72g 20%
Sugars 6.2g 25%
Dietary Fiber 5.58g 22%
Protein 14.62g 29%
Vitamin C 51.9mg 86%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 94.1mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 145.51 Kcal (609 kJ)
Calories from fat 74.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.32g 48%
Cholesterol 23.35mg 29%
Sodium 462.65mg 73%
Potassium 147.76mg 12%
Total Carbs 15.56g 20%
Sugars 1.64g 25%
Dietary Fiber 1.48g 22%
Protein 3.87g 29%
Vitamin C 13.7mg 86%
Iron 0.6mg 13%
Calcium 24.9mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.8
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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