Camarones en verde

Camarones en verde is a traditional dish originating from Veracruz. It’s usually made with a combination of shrimps, garlic, tomatillos, jalapeños, hoja santa, roasted avocado leaves, salt, and olive oil. The tomatillos, jalapeños, hoja santa, and avocado leaves are cooked in water until the liquid has reduced a bit. The mixture is blended or processed until smooth, and then strained. The shrimps are sautéed in olive oil and mixed with garlic paste, consisting of garlic, salt, and water. The tomatillo mixture is added to the pan, the dish is simmered for a bit more, and it’s then drizzled with olive oil before serving. Camarones en verde are typically accompanied by fried plantains, tortillas, and white rice on the side.