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Peruvian Quinoa Shrimp Chicharrones With Green Aji Sauce Recipe

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Peruvian Quinoa Shrimp Chicharrones With Green Aji Sauce
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Ingredients
13
Count
Nutrition
259
Calories
Total time
25
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Make the sauce first. In a food processor or blender, finely mince the jalapeno, garlic and cilantro. Add the lime juice and salt, and puree. Drizzle in the olive oil to make a smooth sauce. Reserve.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to boil. Rinse the quinoa and add it to the boiling water and cook for 10 minutes, then drain.
  3. Spread the quinoa out on a baking sheet lined with paper towels to dry. It should be quite dry to the touch; pat it with towels if necessary.
  4. Pat the shrimp dry, if damp, and place in a medium bowl. Mix the oregano, cumin, and cayenne and sprinkle it over the shrimp; toss to coat.
  5. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  6. Prepare two pie pans, one with the flour and one with the beaten eggs.
  7. Dip the shrimp in the flour, then the egg, then the quinoa.
  8. Place two heavy baking pans in the hot oven for five minutes. Take each out, spray liberally with oil, then quickly place the shrimp on the hot pans, keeping them from touching.
  9. Spray the coated shrimp with oil, and bake for five minutes.
  10. Flip the shrimp with tongs, then bake for five minutes more.
  11. Remove from the oven and cut one through the thickest part to ensure they are cooked through. The baking time will vary with the size of the shrimp.
  12. Serve the shrimp hot with the aji sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 259.36 Kcal (1086 kJ)
Calories from fat 143.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.91g 24%
Cholesterol 66.22mg 22%
Sodium 482.19mg 20%
Potassium 148.1mg 3%
Total Carbs 23.2g 8%
Sugars 0.17g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.56g 6%
Protein 6.79g 14%
Vitamin C 4mg 7%
Iron 1.7mg 10%
Calcium 29.9mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 319.43 Kcal (1337 kJ)
Calories from fat 176.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.59g 24%
Cholesterol 81.56mg 22%
Sodium 593.87mg 20%
Potassium 182.41mg 3%
Total Carbs 28.57g 8%
Sugars 0.21g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.92g 6%
Protein 8.37g 14%
Vitamin C 5mg 7%
Iron 2.1mg 10%
Calcium 36.8mg 3%

* 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

  • 6.2
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

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