SHRIMP IN GREEN MOLE
There are only three basic steps to making green mole: Whip up a purée of toasted pumpkin seeds, tomatillos and chiles in a blender; sear the purée in oil and cook it until it thickens slightly; then add chicken stock and simmer until the mixture is creamy. Once the sauce is done, you can poach shrimp right in it; it only takes five to eight minutes to cook them in the simmering mole. Better yet, you can make the sauce up to three days ahead and keep it refrigerated until you're ready to use it, or freeze it (whisk or blend to restore its consistency after thawing).
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories main course
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat a heavy straight-sided skillet or a saucepan over medium heat and add pumpkin seeds. Wait until you hear one seed pop, then stir constantly until they have puffed and popped and smell toasty, about 3 to 5 minutes. Do not let them darken beyond golden or they will taste bitter. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool. Remove 2 tablespoons to use as garnish and set aside.
- Place remaining cooled pumpkin seeds in a blender and add tomatillos, chile, lettuce, onion, garlic, cilantro and 1/2 cup chicken stock. Cover blender and blend mixture until smooth, stopping the blender to stir if necessary.
- Heat oil in the skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat. Add cumin and let it sizzle for a couple of seconds, then add puréed tomatillo mixture. Cook, stirring often, until sauce darkens and thickens, 8 to 10 minutes. It will splutter, so be careful. You can hold the lid above the pot to shield yourself and the stove, or set the lid on the pot to partly cover it.
- Add remaining cup of chicken stock, bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, stirring often, until sauce is thick and creamy, 10 to 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt.
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Shortly before serving, bring mole sauce to a simmer and add shrimp. Simmer 5 to 8 minutes, until the shrimp are cooked through but still moist. Serve over rice, garnishing each serving with toasted pumpkin seeds and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 262, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 774 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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James Kyeyune
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of mole, but this dish was surprisingly good. The mole was not too spicy and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.
gyans gee
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The mole is so flavorful and the shrimp are cooked to perfection.
Sandy Berry
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The mole is so flavorful and the shrimp are always cooked perfectly.
binod Pandey
[email protected]This dish is easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The mole is flavorful and the shrimp are cooked to perfection.
Opu Sultan
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a hit. Everyone loved the mole and the shrimp were cooked to perfection.
Michelle Simmons
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The mole was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.
Mar Iam
[email protected]This dish is a bit bland. The mole needs more flavor and the shrimp are a bit overcooked.
Confidence Madhobhi
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of mole, but this dish was surprisingly good. The mole was not too spicy and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.
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[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The mole is so flavorful and the shrimp are cooked to perfection.
Damilola Tunde- Ogundana
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The mole is so flavorful and the shrimp are always cooked perfectly.
Nigatay rez
[email protected]This is a great recipe! The mole is easy to make and the shrimp are cooked to perfection.
Sibongiseni Maphumulo
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The mole was especially good.
Michael Jade
[email protected]This dish is amazing! The mole is so flavorful and the shrimp are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.