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Tomatillo Sauce for Shrimp fajitas

Simple Tomatillo Salsa Verde

This green salsa made with tomatillos tastes great and is the perfect topping for tacos, fajitas, and enchiladas. It’s fresh, it’s tangy, and it's creamy. It balances the flavors of this Garlic Habanero Shrimp Fajita.
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Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 309kcal
Author: Evelyn Savinon ( A Simple Tweak)

Ingredients

  • 2 small tomatillos
  • ½ lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • ⅓ cup of mayo
  • Cilantro

Instructions

The first step is to prepare the tomatillos.

  • remove the husk and discard it. A sticky coating will appear on the surface, which can be removed with a brief rinse under warm water.
  • After cleaning the tomatillos, combine 2 small tomatillos( cut in halves), cilantro, ½ lime juice, 1 garlic clove, 1 teaspoon lemon pepper, ½ cup buttermilk, and ⅓ cup of mayo in a blender.

Nutrition

Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 301mg | Potassium: 208mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 171IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 1mg