Best Shrimp In Salsa Verde Recipes

SALSA VERDE SHRIMP

Steps:

• Peel the outer skins/husks off the tomatillos, onion and garlic. Cut the stems off the peppers and slice in half lengthwise. Cut the onion in half. (See Note 1)
• In the Dutch oven or large stock pot bring 6 cups of water to a boil. Add the tomatillos, chiles and onion. Cook for 8 minutes.
• Carefully remove with a slotted spoon and place all the peppers, tomatillos, onion, garlic and cilantro in a food processor, blender or Vitamix, and process until smooth. Use 2 cups of the salsa for this recipe and reserve remaining for other use.
• In a bowl season the shrimp with kosher salt, black pepper and garlic powder.
• In a large skillet add oil and sautée shrimp 2 minutes per side. Pour the 2 cups of salsa verde on top and cook 2 minutes more, stirring. Stir in half of the cilantro leaves.
• Spoon over steamed rice and top with remaining cilantro.

SHRIMP VERDE

Steps:

• Marinate the shrimp in the lime juice for one hour. Drain and reserve the juice. In a large bowl combine the shrimp, tomatillos, green onions, jalapenos, garlic, cilantro, avocados, salt and pepper and toss to coat.
• Serve immediately.

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• Mince together the garlic, capers, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and place in a small bowl. Stir in the mint, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, and red-wine vinegar.
• Preheat the broiler or prepare a grill. Butterfly the shrimp by slicing down the center of each, lengthwise, almost but not completely through. Open both sides to lay flat. Season with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper. Broil or grill for 2 minutes per side. Place 4 shrimp on each plate and spoon some of the sauce over them. Serve with lemon.

SHRIMP WITH GREEN SAUCE (GAMBAS EN SALSA VERDE)

Steps:

• In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat; add garlic and cook until softened, about 1 minute.
• Add brandy and swirl it around in the skillet until it evaporates.
• Add wine and 1/4 cup water and reduce slightly, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Stir in parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste; transfer to a blender with 2 tablespoons oil and puree until smooth; cover and set aside.
• Heat remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in skillet over high heat; add shrimps and cook until just pink, 1 or 2 minutes.
• Add green sauce, season with salt and pepper and heat until warmed through.
• Drizzle with additional olive oil or water just to loosen sauce.
• Serve with crusty bread.

SHRIMP IN SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• Shell and devein shrimp. Melt clarified butter in a large skillet over low heat and saute garlic until golden brown. Remove garlic and mash to a pulp with parsley and salt. Add flour, ginger and white pepper and mix to a smooth paste. Reserve.
• Reheat the clarified butter in the skillet until very hot and saute the shrimp for about 1 minute or until they turn opaque. Remove and reserve.
• Return garlic-parsley mixture to skillet, mix with butter remaining in skillet, add cream and water and bring to the boil, stirring constantly to thicken. Add white wine and bring to boil. Return shrimp to mixture to reheat briefly. Do not boil. Check seasonings and serve immediately over rice or small pasta.