Shrimp in Cilantro Sauce Recipe

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Shrimp in Cilantro Sauce
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Directions:

  1. Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp; rinse. Set shrimp aside.
  2. For green sauce, in a medium skillet cook tomatillos, onion, garlic, and jalapeno or serrano pepper in hot oil for about 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Cool slightly.
  3. Place tomatillo mixture in a blender container or food processor bowl; add chicken broth, cilantro, and parsley. Cover and blend or process until nearly smooth. Return mixture to skillet and heat through.
  4. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan cook shrimp in boiling water for 1 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain well. Toss cooked shrimp with sauce.
  5. To serve, spoon shrimp mixture over rice. If desired, garnish with tomato wedges and additional cilantro.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 540.98 Kcal (2265 kJ)
Calories from fat 238.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.49g 41%
Cholesterol 65.76mg 22%
Sodium 1413.8mg 59%
Potassium 436.36mg 9%
Total Carbs 62.93g 21%
Sugars 3.78g 15%
Dietary Fiber 5.2g 21%
Protein 14.96g 30%
Vitamin C 26.8mg 45%
Iron 3.2mg 18%
Calcium 60.6mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 158.07 Kcal (662 kJ)
Calories from fat 69.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.74g 41%
Cholesterol 19.21mg 22%
Sodium 413.09mg 59%
Potassium 127.5mg 9%
Total Carbs 18.39g 21%
Sugars 1.1g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1.52g 21%
Protein 4.37g 30%
Vitamin C 7.8mg 45%
Iron 0.9mg 18%
Calcium 17.7mg 6%

* 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

  • 12.2
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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