Saucy Cilantro Shrimp
Serves: 4
1 bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
4 garlic cloves
1 jalapeno, ribs and seeds removed
3 green onions
Juice from 1 lemon (~3 tablespoons)
¼ cup vegetable oil, divided
3 tablespoons water
12 oz peeled, deveined, tail-off frozen shrimp
¼ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
Black pepper to taste
Salt to taste
⦁ Puree cilantro, green onions, garlic, jalapeno, 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil, lemon juice, and water in a blender until a smooth sauce forms. Add additional water if needed.
⦁ Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add shrimp and stir occasionally until the shrimp is cooked through (145°F).
⦁ Remove from heat and stir in green sauce and yogurt.
⦁ Season with salt and pepper to your preference. Serve with toasted bread or over rice or pasta.
