Cilantro-Pumpkin Seed Shrimp
- 1 bunch cilantro (cut off large stems)
- 14 cup raw pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- 14 cup grated parmesan cheese or 14 cup queso Cotija cheese
- 1 12 teaspoons minced garlic
- 14 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on)
- 14 cup white wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- salt and pepper
- For sauce: Puree all ingredients in a blender to a pestolike consistency.
- Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp and saute 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 cilantropumpkin seed sauce and season with salt and pepper.
- To serve, place shrimp on plates and drizzle with sauce.
cilantro, pepitas, parmesan cheese, garlic, olive oil, olive oil, shrimp, white wine, heavy cream, salt
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cilantro-pumpkin-seed-shrimp-75761 (may not work)