Description
Shrimps in Culichi Salsa is a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring tender shrimp sautéed with garlic and onions, then coated in a fresh, tangy salsa made from tomatillos, cilantro, lime juice, and chili powder. This quick and easy recipe combines zesty Mexican flavors with succulent seafood for a perfect weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Sauté
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, deveined and peeled
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
Culichi Salsa
- 4 tomatillos, husked and chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tbsp)
- 1 tsp chili powder
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all the necessary ingredients to ensure a smooth cooking process without interruptions.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and finely chopped onion, sautéing them until they become fragrant and translucent, about 3 minutes; this forms the flavorful base for the shrimp.
- Cook Shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet. Cook them for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, indicating they are perfectly cooked.
- Prepare Culichi Salsa: While the shrimp cooks, combine the chopped tomatillos, fresh cilantro, lime juice, and chili powder in a blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth but still retains some texture to give the salsa a fresh and vibrant consistency.
- Combine and Heat: Pour the freshly blended Culichi salsa over the cooked shrimp in the skillet. Gently mix to ensure the shrimp are evenly coated with the salsa. Allow the mixture to heat through for one additional minute to meld flavors.
- Serve: Transfer the shrimp and salsa to serving dishes. Garnish with extra fresh cilantro or lime wedges for added color and flavor. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Use fresh tomatillos for the best authentic flavor of Culichi salsa.
- Shrimp should be cooked just until pink to avoid becoming tough and rubbery.
- Adjust chili powder according to your preferred spice level.
- Serving suggestion: pair with warm tortillas or steamed rice for a complete meal.
- Make sure to peel and devein shrimp properly to enhance texture and taste.