Peruvian Shrimp with Green Sauce

June 28, 2021 Comments Off on Peruvian Shrimp with Green Sauce
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Peruvian Shrimp with Green Sauce

Earthy seasoned shrimp get a quick sear and then are drizzled with a creamy and pungent cilantro garlic sauce for this Peruvian-inspired dish. I like to serve this atop cauliflower rice with extra cilantro and some sliced tomatoes.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Latin American, Peruvian
Keyword: dairy-free, dinner, easy, egg-free, fast, Latin American, lunch, main, nightshade-free, nut-free, peruvian, shrimp
Servings: 2
Calories: 566kcal
Author: Jenny Ross

Ingredients

Shrimp

  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoons monk fruit golden, or 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika omit for nightshade-free
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil

Sauce

  • 2 ounces cream cheese or kite hill cream cheese if dairy-free
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise or greek yogurt for lower fat
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cilantro 1 bunch including stems
  • 1/4 cup pickled jalapeƱos omit for nightshade free
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Combine the shrimp with the lime, garlic, cumin, monk fruit, paprika, oregano, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Combine all sauce ingredients in a blender and process until completely smooth. Season to taste with salt and monk fruit, as desired. Set aside.
  • Heat a large pan over medium high heat. When hot, add 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil. When the oil is hot, add the shrimp. Cook on one side until opaque then flip and cook the second side until opaques as well, about 4-6 minutes total.

Notes

Nutrition made with Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise: Calories: 390 cal, Carbs: 6g, Fiber: 1g, Fat: 17g, Protein: 51g
Nutrition Facts
Peruvian Shrimp with Green Sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
566
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
38
g
58
%
Saturated Fat
 
10
g
63
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
614
mg
205
%
Sodium
 
2329
mg
101
%
Potassium
 
360
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
 
6
g
2
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
49
g
98
%
Vitamin A
 
1332
IU
27
%
Vitamin C
 
29
mg
35
%
Calcium
 
394
mg
39
%
Iron
 
6
mg
33
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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