Shrimp In Adobo Sauce

Title: SHRIMP IN ADOBO SAUCE

Categories: Seafood, Mexican, Spices

Yield: 6 servings

3 lg Dried Ancho chiles, stems

1 Dried Pasilla chile, stem

-and seeds removed

1 lg Onion, chopped

2 Cloves garlic, chopped

1/2 ts Dried oregano

1/4 ts Ground cumin

1/4 c Vegetable oil

1/4 c Distilled white vinegar

1 1/2 ts Sugar

1 1/2 lb LARGE shrimp, shelled

-and deveined

6 Cover the chiles with hot water and let them sit for 15 minutes or 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.

Saute 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

5 to 8 minutes.

5 to 8 minutes

or until the shrimp are done.

The Whole Chili Pepper From the collection of Jim Vorheis

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