Shrimp in Cilantro Sauce

Description
Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * Source: www.bhg.com
 * Start to Finish: 30 minutes
 * Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

 * 8 oz fresh or frozen large shrimp in shells
 * 2 tomatillos, husked, rinsed, and chopped (½ cup)
 * ¼ cup chopped onion
 * 1 clove garlic, minced
 * 1 fresh jalapeno or serrano pepper, seeded and finely chopped
 * 2 tsp olive oil or cooking oil
 * ¼ cup chicken broth
 * ¼ cup lightly packed fresh cilantro sprigs
 * ¼ cup lightly packed fresh parsley sprigs
 * 1½ cups hot cooked rice
 * tomato wedges (optional)
 * cilantro sprigs (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp; rinse.
 * 2) Set shrimp aside.

Green sauce

 * 1) In a medium skillet cook tomatillos, onion, garlic, and jalapeno or serrano pepper in hot oil for about 5 minutes or until onion is tender.
 * 2) Cool slightly.
 * 3) Place tomatillo mixture in a blender container or food processor bowl; add chicken broth, cilantro, and parsley.
 * 4) Cover and blend or process until nearly smooth.
 * 5) Return mixture to skillet and heat through.

Assembly

 * 1) Meanwhile, in a large saucepan cook shrimp in boiling water for 1 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain well.
 * 2) Toss cooked shrimp with sauce.
 * 3) To serve, spoon shrimp mixture over rice.
 * 4) If desired, garnish with tomato wedges and additional cilantro.

Nutritional information
Per serving:
 * 119 Calories | 5g Total Fat | 1g Saturated Fat | 131mg Cholesterol | 252mg Sodium | 4g Carbs | 4g Fiber | 15g Protein