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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Robert Armstrong
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they all loved it! The mole sauce was delicious and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Verena Robinson
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The mole sauce was rich and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. Everyone loved it.
Felo Matter
[email protected]Amazing recipe! The shrimp were cooked to perfection and the mole sauce was incredible. I will definitely be making this dish again.
naim ahmed
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The mole sauce was rich and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Mexican food.
Morgan John
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The mole sauce was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I served it with rice and beans and it was a hit with my family.
SR SR
[email protected]I love mole sauce and this recipe did not disappoint! The sauce was rich, flavorful, and had just the right amount of spice. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the combination of flavors was amazing. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Arifa Rani
[email protected]This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth the effort. The mole sauce was incredible, with a deep and complex flavor. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the combination of flavors was out of this world.
khalillah Saheed
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. The mole sauce was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Vianey Emeka
[email protected]The mole sauce was a bit too spicy for my taste, but the shrimp were cooked perfectly. Overall, it was a good dish.
Tasha Harris
[email protected]This recipe was a bit challenging, but it was worth the effort. The mole sauce was complex and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I'm glad I tried this recipe.
Engr Mostafizar rahman
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they all loved it! The mole sauce was delicious and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Dareen Ahmed
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The mole sauce was rich and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. Everyone loved it.
Mohibur Rahman
[email protected]Amazing recipe! The shrimp were cooked to perfection and the mole sauce was incredible. I will definitely be making this dish again.
joel muhia
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The mole sauce was rich and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Mexican food.
Wilson Buti
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The mole sauce was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I served it with rice and beans and it was a hit with my family.
zmrtab zi
[email protected]I love mole sauce and this recipe did not disappoint! The sauce was rich, flavorful, and had just the right amount of spice. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the combination of flavors was amazing. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Savannah PM
[email protected]This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth the effort. The mole sauce was incredible, with a deep and complex flavor. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the combination of flavors was out of this world.
Mduduzi Theo
[email protected]I was skeptical about trying this recipe because I'm not a big fan of mole sauce. But I'm so glad I did! The mole sauce was surprisingly delicious, with a smoky and nutty flavor. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the combination of flavors was ama
Samraat Khan
[email protected]This shrimp in green mole was an absolute delight! The mole sauce was rich, flavorful, and complex, with a perfect balance of spices. The shrimp were cooked perfectly, tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this dish again for my friends and f