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Shrimps in Culichi Sauce

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  • Author: lilly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Pescatarian

Description

Delight in this seafood masterpiece of shrimp enveloped in a smoky and creamy Culichi sauce made from roasted chilis, garlic, and coconut yogurt.


Ingredients

  • 4 Poblano Green Chilli Peppers
  • 2 Serrano Green Chilli Peppers
  • 4 Garlic Cloves
  • 40 g of Spring Onion
  • 1 tbsp of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 100 g of Coconut Yogurt
  • 0.25 Avocado
  • 0.5 Juiced Lime
  • 1 tbsp of Fresh Cilantro
  • 200 g of Shrimps


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (355°F).
  2. Chop the poblano and serrano chilis, garlic, and spring onion.
  3. Place them in a bowl and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
  4. Season to taste with salt and pepper before tossing to coat evenly.
  5. Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes until tender.
  6. Transfer the roasted mix to a food processor.
  7. Add coconut yogurt, avocado, lime juice, and cilantro; blitz until creamy.
  8. Pan-fry the shrimp in a skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  9. Pour the green salsa into bowls and top with grilled shrimp.
  10. Garnish with freshly cracked black pepper and extra cilantro.

Notes

Ensure shrimp are fresh and avoid overcrowding in the pan while frying to prevent steaming.