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Stuffed Shrimp With Lemon-pomegranate Glaze Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 c finely sliced onion
  •  Sauce:
  • 1/4 tsp ground red pepper
  • 1/3 c fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 24 unpeeled jumbo shrimp (about 1 1/2 lbs)
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsps pomegranate molasses
  • 1 1/2 tsps grated lemon rind
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  •  Cilantro sprigs (optional)
  • 1 tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika
  • 1 tbsp sliced fresh cilantro
  •  Shrimp:
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 3 tbsps olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tsps tomato paste
  • 3/4 lb skinless, boneless chicken breast
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tbsp sliced fresh mint
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  •  Cooking spray
  • 1/4 tsp grated peeled fresh ginger

Directions
  • Step #1 To prepare sauce, mix first 7 ingredients, stirring with a whisk.
  • Step #2 Remove 2 tbsps sauce; set aside.
  • Step #3 Reserve remaining sauce for dipping.
  • Step #4 Preheat oven to 425°.
  • Step #5 To prepare shrimp, peel & devein shrimp, leaving tails intact.
  • Step #6 Cook sliced onion in boiling water for 2 mins or until tender.
  • Step #7 Drain & rinse with cold water; drain.
  • Step #8 Place onion In a large-ish bowl.
  • Step #9 Place chicken in a food processor/blender; process until coarsely sliced.
  • Step #10 Add chicken, paprika, & next 11 ingredients (paprika through 2 garlic cloves) to onion; stir well.
  • Step #11 Place the shrimp in a single layer on a large baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
  • Step #12 Arrange shrimp on their sides, so that each forms a "C" shape.
  • Step #13 Spoon a heaping tbsp of chicken mixture into the center of each shrimp.
  • Step #14 Gently press the chicken mixture until it touches sides of shrimp.
  • Step #15 Brush shrimp with 2 tbsps sauce.
  • Step #16 Bake at 425° for 10 mins or until shrimp are done & stuffing is firm.
  • Step #17 Serve with remaining 1/2 c sauce.
  • Step #18 Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.
  • Enjoy the Stuffed Shrimp with Lemon-Pomegranate Glaze recipe

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