Mexican Shrimp in Garlic Sauce

Ingredients for 2 servings:
1. 2 medium tomatoes
2. 1/2 small onion, quartered
3. 1 -2 fresh jalapeno
4. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
5. 1/4 teaspoon Mexican oregano
6. 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
7. 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
8. 2/3 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
9. 2 lime wedges
10. 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
11. salt
12. fresh ground pepper

Directions:
1. Heat a well-seasoned cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Roast the tomatoes, onion, and jalapenos, until nicely browned on all sides, turned frequently.
3. Note: you may get a lot of smoke from this so you might want to open a window.
4. Transfer roasted vegetables to a metal bowl and cover with plastic wrap; allow to sweat and cool.
5. When cool, peel the skins and discard.
6. Remove any scorched areas from the onion by rubbing with paper towels.
7. For a milder dish, seed the jalapenos, or otherwise, keep the fire dept.
8. phone number handy.
9. Puree the tomato, onion, jalapenos, 2 tbsp.
10. cilantro, and oregano until smooth.
11. Heat the oil in a non-stick skillet.
12. Add the sliced garlic and cook over medium heat until lightly golden, stirring frequently.
13. Do not let garlic burn.
14. Add the puree and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
15. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
16. Stir in the shrimp.
17. Simmer on medium-low heat until the shrimp are pink, about 3-5 minutes.
18. Adjust seasonings, and remove from heat.
19. Spoon shrimp and sauce into a serving dish; top with chopped cilantro, and squeeze lime juice over all.
20. Serve.
21. And keep the phone number handy if you left those seeds in.
22. LOL.

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