Shrimp Skewers with Aji Verde
Aji verde is a a mildly spicy Peruvian sauce made from chiles, parsley, and cilantro. It's a tasty accompaniment for grilled shrimp skewers.
Source: Better Homes and Gardens
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Victoria Pearson
Recipe Summary
Ingredients
Directions
Aji Verde
In a food processor combine 1 1/2 cups fresh cilantro leaves, 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, 3 fresh jalapeno peppers, stemmed and seeded, and 1 to 2 serrano peppers, stemmed and seeded. Process to a fine texture. Add 6 Tbsp. sour cream, 1/4 cup olive oil, and 1/2 tsp. salt; process until smooth. Let stand 30 minutes before serving. Makes 1 1/2 cups.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving:
77 calories; total fat 4g; saturated fat 1g; polyunsaturated fat 1g; monounsaturated fat 3g; cholesterol 79mg; sodium 352mg; potassium 164mg; carbohydrates 1g; fiber 0g; sugar 0g; protein 10g; trans fatty acid 0g; vitamin a 279IU; vitamin c 7mg; thiamin 0mg; riboflavin 0mg; niacin equivalents 0mg; vitamin b6 0mg; folate 6mcg; vitamin b12 0mcg; calcium 40mg; iron 0mg.