6 tortillas, cut into 2-inch strips
Olive oil
2-3 serrano chilies, stemmed
1 garlic clove
6 tomatillos, husked
¼ cup onion, chopped
1 cup chicken stock
¼ cup cilantro, minced
½ tsp each salt and pepper
12 oz medium (26-30 ct.) shrimp
½ cup jack cheese
¼ cup queso fresco
2 Tbsp Mexican crema
Heat oven to 450 degrees. Spread tortillas on baking sheets and bake for 15 minutes or until dried and toasted.
Film a medium saucepan with oil and heat on high. Cook serranos and garlic until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
Add tomatillos, onions, stock and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 2 minutes or until tomatillos have softened. Place mixture
in a blender and puree until smooth. Set aside.
Film a large sauté pan with oil. Sauté shrimp for about 2 minutes or until half cooked. Add tortillas and sauce. Mix well and simmer over medium low until tortillas have softened, about 2-3 minutes.
Place in a casserole and top with cheeses and crema. Serve hot.
Posted: 1/19/2010 12:59:43 PM