Shrimp With Creamy Cilantro Sauce Recipe
Erica Dinho
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 7 minutes mins
Total Time 17 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Colombian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 546 kcal
4 tablespoons of olive oil 4 garlic cloves finely minced 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined 1 cup of fresh cilantro 3 scallions chopped 2 cups of heavy cream Salt and pepper to taste
In a pan over medium heat, warm the oil. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring, until just pink, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
Return the pan to medium heat. Add the garlic, cumin and pepper flakes and sauté until soft, about 30 seconds. Place the cilantro, scallions and cream in a blender and blend until well combined.
Add the sauce to the pan and cook for 1 minute. Return the shrimp to the pan and toss to coat with the sauce. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
Calories: 546 kcal Carbohydrates: 6 g Protein: 31 g Fat: 45 g Saturated Fat: 28 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g Monounsaturated Fat: 12 g Trans Fat: 0.01 g Cholesterol: 331 mg Sodium: 767 mg Potassium: 576 mg Fiber: 1 g Sugar: 4 g Vitamin A: 2270 IU Vitamin C: 4 mg Calcium: 209 mg Iron: 2 mg