Shrimp In Adobo Sauce


Course : Shrimp
Serves: 6
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Ingredients:


3 large dried ancho chiles -- stems and seeds removed

1 large dried pasilla chile -- stem and seeds removed

1 large onion -- chopped

2 cloves garlic chopped

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1/4 cup distilled white vinegar

1 1/2 teaspoons sugar

1 1/2 pounds large shrimp -- shelled and deveined
 

Preparation / Directions:


Serves 6 Cover the chiles with hot water and let them sit for 15 minutes or until softened. Combine chiles and 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the water they were soaking in, onion, garlic, oregano, and cumin in a blender and puree to a smooth paste. Sauté the chile mixture in the oil for 5 minutes, add the vinegar and sugar, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the sauce is very thick, about 5 to 8 minutes. Add shrimp to sauce and toss to coat, then simmer for 5 to 8 minutes or until the shrimp are done. The Whole Chili Pepper From the collection of Jim Vorheis


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