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Cilantro-Pumpkin Seed Shrimp

Source of Recipe

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List of Ingredients

Cilantro-Pumpkin Seed Sauce:
1 bunch cilantro (cut off large stems)
1/4 cup raw pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese or queso Cotija cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4 cup olive oil

Shrimp:
2 tablespoons olive oil
24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on)
1/4 cup white wine
1 cup heavy cream
salt and pepper



Recipe

For sauce: Purée all ingredients in a blender to a pestolike consistency.
Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat.
Add shrimp and sauté until opaque (about 2 minutes on each side).
Remove from pan and keep warm.
Deglaze pan with white wine and reduce over high heat for 1 minute.
Add heavy cream and reduce to a tomato-sauce-like consistency.
Stir in 2 to 3 tablespoons cilantro—pumpkin seed sauce and season with salt and pepper.
To serve, place shrimp on plates and drizzle with sauce.