Mexican Shrimp & Zucchini Bake

Mexican Shrimp & Zucchini Bake

with Rice & Creamy Tomatillo Sauce

Active:

20m

Total:

35m

A blend of smoked paprika, ancho chile powder, and more coat plump shrimp—baked with tender vegetables and a crunchy breadcrumb topping, then drizzled with creamy tomatillo sauce.

Details

A blend of smoked paprika, ancho chile powder, and more coat plump shrimp—baked with tender vegetables and a crunchy breadcrumb topping, then drizzled with creamy tomatillo sauce.

Nutrition per serving

38g Protein / 4g Fiber / 680 Calories

Ingredients

10 oz

Shrimp (peeled & deveined)

½ cup

Long Grain White Rice

1 each

Zucchini

1 each

Poblano Pepper

2 clove

Garlic

¼ cup

Panko Breadcrumbs

⅓ cup

Tomatillo-Poblano Sauce

¼ cup

Sour Cream

2 tbsp

Mayonnaise

½ tbsp

Mexican Spice Blend (Ancho Chile Powder, Smoked Paprika, Garlic Powder, Ground Cumin & Dried Mexican Oregano)

Note: Measurements are for 2 serving recipes.

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Instructions

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step 1

Cook the rice

Preheat the oven to 450°F. Carefully rinse the rice (sifting through for any impurities). Drain thoroughly. In a medium pot, combine the rice, half the spice blend, a big pinch of salt, and 1 cup of water (or 2 cups for 4 servings); stir to combine. Heat to boiling on high. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook, without stirring, 13 to 15 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed and the rice is tender. Turn off the heat and fluff with a fork. Cover to keep warm.

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step 2

Prepare & start the vegetables

Meanwhile, wash and dry the fresh produce. Large dice the zucchini. Peel and roughly chop 2 cloves of garlic (or 4 cloves for 4 servings). Cut off and discard the stem of the pepper(s). Halve lengthwise; remove the ribs and seeds, then large dice. Thoroughly wash your hands immediately after handling. Transfer the diced zucchini and diced pepper(s) to a small baking dish (or large for 4 servings). Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Arrange in an even layer. Bake 9 to 11 minutes, or until slightly tender when pierced with a fork. Leaving the oven on, remove from the oven.

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step 3

Make the breadcrumb topping

Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the chopped garlic, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.

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step 4

Bake the shrimp & vegetables

Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Place in a bowl; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and the remaining spice blend. Toss to coat. Carefully place the seasoned shrimp in an even layer on top of the partially baked vegetables. Evenly sprinkle the breadcrumb topping over the shrimp and vegetables. Return to the oven and bake 9 to 11 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are toasted and the shrimp are opaque and cooked through. Remove from the oven and let stand at least 2 minutes.

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step 5

Make the sauce & serve your dish

Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the tomatillo sauce and sour cream; season with salt and pepper. Serve the cooked rice topped with the baked shrimp and vegetables. Drizzle with the sauce. Enjoy!

Instructions

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step 1

Cook the rice

Preheat the oven to 450°F. Carefully rinse the rice (sifting through for any impurities). Drain thoroughly. In a medium pot, combine the rice, half the spice blend, a big pinch of salt, and 1 cup of water (or 2 cups for 4 servings); stir to combine. Heat to boiling on high. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook, without stirring, 13 to 15 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed and the rice is tender. Turn off the heat and fluff with a fork. Cover to keep warm.

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step 2

Prepare & start the vegetables

Meanwhile, wash and dry the fresh produce. Large dice the zucchini. Peel and roughly chop 2 cloves of garlic (or 4 cloves for 4 servings). Cut off and discard the stem of the pepper(s). Halve lengthwise; remove the ribs and seeds, then large dice. Thoroughly wash your hands immediately after handling. Transfer the diced zucchini and diced pepper(s) to a small baking dish (or large for 4 servings). Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Arrange in an even layer. Bake 9 to 11 minutes, or until slightly tender when pierced with a fork. Leaving the oven on, remove from the oven.

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step 3

Make the breadcrumb topping

Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the chopped garlic, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.

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step 4

Bake the shrimp & vegetables

Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Place in a bowl; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and the remaining spice blend. Toss to coat. Carefully place the seasoned shrimp in an even layer on top of the partially baked vegetables. Evenly sprinkle the breadcrumb topping over the shrimp and vegetables. Return to the oven and bake 9 to 11 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are toasted and the shrimp are opaque and cooked through. Remove from the oven and let stand at least 2 minutes.

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step 5

Make the sauce & serve your dish

Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the tomatillo sauce and sour cream; season with salt and pepper. Serve the cooked rice topped with the baked shrimp and vegetables. Drizzle with the sauce. Enjoy!

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