Ingredients
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1 lb tomatillos, husked and rinsed
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 white onion, chopped
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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1 cup water
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1 cup long-grain white rice
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1 lb frozen raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined, thawed
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1/4 chopped fresh cilantro, to garnish
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Hot sauce, to serve (optional)
Steps
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Chop the tomatillos. In a Dutch oven, heat the oil on medium-high. Add the tomatillos, onion, and garlic. Cook 5–7 min., until onion is tender, stirring occasionally. Add the broth and water. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and add the rice. Cover and simmer 13–15 min., until rice is just about cooked.
2
Add the shrimp to pot and return to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand about 5 min., until shrimp are cooked through and rice is tender. Garnish with the cilantro and serve with the hot sauce, if desired.