Shrimp in Adobo Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 large dried ancho chiles, stems and seeds removed
1 dried pasilla pepper, stems and seeds removed
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves minced garlic
1/2 tsp dried cilantro ( use fresh if avail!)
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
1 1/2 tsp sugar
1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, shelled and deveined

Directions:

Cover the chiles with hot water and let them sit for 15 minutes or until softened.
Combine chiles and 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the water they were soaking in, onion, garlic, cilantro, and cumin in a blender and puree to a smooth paste.
Saute the chile mixture in the oil for 5 minutes, add the vinegar and sugar, and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until the sauce is very thick, about 5 to 8 minutes.
Add shrimp to sauce and toss to coat, then simmer for 5 to 8 minutes or until shrimp are done.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	111.45 Kcal (467 kJ)
Calories from fat	90.96 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.11g	16%
Cholesterol	2.47mg	1%
Sodium	51.15mg	2%
Potassium	71.73mg	2%
Total Carbs	5.03g	2%
Sugars	1.62g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.89g	4%
Protein	0.81g	2%
Vitamin C	2.1mg	4%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	11.3mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	217.95 Kcal (913 kJ)
Calories from fat	177.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.76g	16%
Cholesterol	4.82mg	1%
Sodium	100.02mg	2%
Potassium	140.27mg	2%
Total Carbs	9.83g	2%
Sugars	3.18g	6%
Dietary Fiber	1.74g	4%
Protein	1.58g	2%
Vitamin C	4.2mg	4%
Iron	0.5mg	1%
Calcium	22.2mg	1%

* 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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salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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