Shrimp and Cilantro Pesto Tamales Recipe

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Shrimp and Cilantro Pesto Tamales
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Directions:

  1. Place corn husks in a large bowl; cover with water. Weight husks down with a can; soak 30 minutes. Drain husks.
  2. Preheat oven to 450°.
  3. Combine cilantro and next 5 ingredients (through garlic) in a food processor; process until finely chopped. Combine cilantro mixture, corn, and shrimp, tossing well to coat.
  4. Working with one husk at a time, place about 3 tablespoons Basic Masa Dough in the center of husk about 1/2 inch from top of husk; press dough into a 4-inch-long by 3-inch-wide rectangle. Spoon about 1 heaping tablespoon shrimp mixture down one side of dough. Using the corn husk as your guide, fold husk over tamale, being sure to cover filling with dough; fold over 1 more time. Fold bottom end of husk under. Place tamale, seam side down, on the rack of a broiler pan lined with a damp towel. Repeat procedure with remaining husks, Basic Masa Dough, and filling. Cover filled tamales with another damp towel. Pour 2 cups hot water in the bottom of a broiler pan; top with prepared rack.
  5. Steam the tamales at 450° for 55 minutes, adding water as necessary to maintain a depth of about 1/2 inch. Let tamales stand 10 minutes. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 378.46 Kcal (1585 kJ)
Calories from fat 143.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.95g 25%
Cholesterol 53.71mg 18%
Sodium 482.93mg 20%
Potassium 81.47mg 2%
Total Carbs 32.8g 11%
Sugars 6.12g 24%
Dietary Fiber 4.54g 18%
Protein 15.79g 32%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 12%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Calcium 89.9mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 202.67 Kcal (849 kJ)
Calories from fat 76.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.54g 25%
Cholesterol 28.76mg 18%
Sodium 258.62mg 20%
Potassium 43.63mg 2%
Total Carbs 17.57g 11%
Sugars 3.28g 24%
Dietary Fiber 2.43g 18%
Protein 8.46g 32%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 12%
Iron 1.4mg 15%
Calcium 48.2mg 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.1
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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