Shrimp Don Gallo

By elvia_saucedo

Owner/chef Mario Lopez' recipe

Ingredients

• Step One:
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1/2 cup green onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 quarts water
• 4 tablespoons chicken base
• 1 teaspoon oregano leaves, whole
• 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
• salt, to taste
• 30 medium tomatillos, peeled and well cleaned
• 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3/4 cups water
• Step Two:
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 medium onion, finely sliced
• 1/2 bell pepper, finely sliced
• 1 teaspoon garlic paste
• 3 pounds shrimp, peeled and cleaned
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons white wine
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Salt

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Step One:
1. Saute diced and chopped onions in oil in large pan over medium heat about 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add minced garlic briefly, then set aside.
2. Bring water to boil in a medium pot.
3. Add the chicken base, the sauteed vegetables, oregano, white pepper, salt and tomatillos. Boil for 20 minutes, then allow to cool.
4. Add to blender and blend on high until very fine.
5. Add cilantro and blend until smooth.
6. Place in a large pot and simmer for 15 minutes.
7. Mix together the cornstarch and water and stir into the sauce to thicken and simmer until next step is completed.

Step Two:
1. In a large saucepan heat oil over medium heat and saute onion and bell pepper until tender-crisp. Add garlic paste.
2. Add shrimp and cook about 1 minute on each side.
3. Add butter, wine, lemon juice and salt to taste.
4. Add the simmering Don Gallo sauce, give three good stirs and serve.