Shrimp Medallions in Tamarind Sauce

Delicious tamarind sauce with chili, thyme, and a bit of garlic and onion.
Ingredients
6
Servings
  • 100 grams guajillo chile, roasted, deseeded
  • 125 grams tamarind pods
  • 1/2 onions
  • 1/4 cups olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoons thyme
  • 1 slice shrimp, large
Preparation
45 mins
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  • Peel the shrimp, leaving the tails on, and arrange them in the shape of medallions.
  • Roast the chiles and remove the seeds. Roast the onion and garlic. Boil the chiles in a little water and blend them with the onion and garlic in a blender.
  • Clean the tamarinds and boil them in a cup of water. Remove the seeds and strain to obtain a puree.
  • Put olive oil in a skillet and fry the whole garlic cloves until they are burnt. Remove them and fry the medallions. When they change color, take them out and arrange them in a baking dish.
  • In a little olive oil, fry the chili sauce. Add the tamarind and season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Let it cook well.
  • To serve: heat the sauce and shrimp separately. Place the sauce on the bottom of the platter, the shrimp on top, and serve with white rice.

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