Sauteed Shrimp In Ancho Chili Sauce

Name: Sauteed Shrimp In Ancho Chili Sauce
Prep time: 1 h 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: mexican
Ingredients: 2 pounds medium shrimp; 2 tablespoons coarse salt; 3 ancho chilies; 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice; 2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 shallots, minced; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped

By Moira Hodgson

Updated Oct. 11, 2023

Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

2pounds medium shrimp
2tablespoons coarse salt
3ancho chilies
1tablespoon lemon or lime juice
2tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
1clove garlic, minced
2shallots, minced
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped

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Preparation

Step 1
Peel the shrimp. Rinse them, and place them in iced water with the coarse salt. Soak for an hour.
Step 2
Place the chilies in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Leave to soak for an hour.
Step 3
Remove the chilies from the water (reserving it) and take away the seeds and stems. Tear into large strips and place the chilies in a blender. Add the lemon or lime juice and enough of the soaking liquid to make a smooth puree. Set aside.
Step 4
Rinse the shrimp under cold water.
Step 5
Heat the oil in a skillet and add the garlic and shallots. Cook until soft.
Step 6
Add the shrimp and cook for one minute, then add one-and-a-half tablespoons ancho puree. Cook, stirring for a couple of minutes (beware of overcooking the shrimp). Taste and stir in more puree according to your taste. Season with salt and pepper and add the coriander. Serve immediately.