Cilantro Chile Dip Recipes

LABNEH DIP WITH SIZZLED SCALLIONS AND CHILE

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In this very high-brow version of ranch dressing, adapted from "Nothing Fancy" by Alison Roman (Clarkson Potter, 2019), scalliony chile oil gets sizzled with cilantro stems (or chives) and swirled into thick, lemony labneh. If you can find green garlic, which tends to be hyperseasonal, use that or even ramps in place of the scallions. Serve with raw vegetables for dipping, as a spread with crackers or flatbread, or alongside roasted lamb or vegetables.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories quick, snack, dips and spreads, appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/3 cup olive oil
4 scallions (or green garlic), white and light green parts, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro (leaves and tender stems) or chives, plus more for garnish
Flaky sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cups labneh, full-fat Greek yogurt or sour cream
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

Heat the olive oil, scallions, red-pepper flakes and cilantro in a small pot over medium-low heat. Cook, swirling occasionally, until the scallions and red-pepper flakes start to visually and audibly sizzle and frizzle and turn the oil a bright, fiery orange. Remove from the heat, and let cool enough to taste without burning your mouth, then season with salt and pepper.
Combine the labneh and lemon juice in a medium bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Spoon into a bowl and swirl in the sizzled scallion mixture. Top with extra cilantro, if you like.

CILANTRO-AVOCADO CHIMICHURRI SAUCE

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Who doesn't love a lite, creamy, and rich avocado dip?! This recipe is great for fajita night or to top a quesadilla. It's quick and easy to make, too!

Provided by VALdelish

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 small avocados, flesh removed
½ white onion, cut into large chunks
½ bunch cilantro
½ bunch parsley
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded
1 lime, juiced
3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
3 cloves garlic, minced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

Blend avocado, white onion, cilantro, parsley, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, white balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender until everything is thoroughly chopped. Stream olive oil into the avocado mixture while blending until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.9 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 13.6 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

CILANTRO DIP

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I go this out of the local newspaper. I LOVE, LOVE this dip, in fact a friend of mine and I make it and finish it all in one sitting. Great with corn chips. My main suggestion is to have some sort of breath freshener available afterwards.

Provided by A foodlover

Categories < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 bunch cilantro, long stems trimmed
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 1/2 tablespoons water
1/2 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar or 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons finely chopped white onions
3 tablespoons light olive oil
1 small dried chili, crumbled

Steps:

Place Cilantro, garlic, water, mayonnaise, vinegar and lemon juice in food processor.
Process until finely minced but not pureed.
Add remaining ingredients.
Process for several pulses, or until just combined but not emulsified.
Transfer to bowl.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 573.9, Fat 57.7, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 2.5, Sodium 94.9, Carbohydrate 15, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 4.6, Protein 2.2

CHILE-CREAM CHEESE DIP

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This chile-cream cheese dip is a cookout favorite. Quickly mix it together and bake. Tastes like you worked very hard on it. Serve with bread or chips.

Provided by Kimberly D. B. Woodward

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers, drained
½ (4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers, drained
5 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, chile peppers, jalapeno peppers, bacon, and cilantro together in a bowl until well combined. Transfer to a baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Stir and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Cholesterol 28.2 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 285.4 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

CRISPY CILANTRO-CHILE SHRIMP

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These zesty, pan-fried shrimp are inspired by the cuisine of Maharashtra, the state on the west coast of India that includes Mumbai. Maharashtrian cooking often features lots of seafood and bright, fresh flavors, like the wallop of cilantro that flavors this dish. (Puréeing cilantro, as in this recipe, changes the enzyme that makes it taste soapy to some people, and reveals a deeply savory, almost mellow side to the herb.) A coating of farina, of which Cream of Wheat cereal is made, gives a dramatically craggy, crunchy texture; rava or semolina flour also work well. Be sure to pat the farina onto the shrimp before frying to help the coating adhere. Serve the shrimp with flatbreads, like chapatis.

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories dinner, weeknight, seafood, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

6 ounces cilantro leaves and stems (about 2 medium bunches or 1 large bunch), cut to fit into a blender
5 garlic cloves, peeled
1 serrano chile, stemmed, halved and seeded
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus up to ¾ cup for frying
1 heaping tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
1 tablespoon lime juice (from about 1 lime), plus lime wedges for serving
3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne
Kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
1 1/2 pounds large or extra-large shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed
1 1/4 cups farina, rava or semolina flour

Steps:

Combine the cilantro, garlic, chile, 2 tablespoons oil, ginger, lime juice, turmeric, garam masala, cumin, coriander, cayenne and 2 teaspoons salt in a blender. Purée, using a wooden spoon or the blender wand to help combine ingredients if necessary. Scrape the puréed mixture into a bowl. Add the shrimp and use your hands or a spatula to evenly combine. Marinate for up to 1 hour in the refrigerator, if possible, or proceed immediately to Step 2.
Dredge the shrimp: Pour the farina onto a lipped plate or into a large shallow bowl and season with two generous pinches of salt; toss to combine. Let the marinade cling to the shrimp, then dredge the shrimp in the farina, patting the farina onto each shrimp to adhere, and carefully shaking off any excess crumbs. Place the dredged shrimp on a parchment- or foil-lined sheet pan.
Heat ¼ cup of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Working in 2 or 3 batches, depending on the size of your pan and the size of your shrimp, lay the shrimp in the pan in one layer and fry without disturbing until the shrimp are deeply golden brown on one side, about 3 to 4 minutes. Gently flip with tongs or a spatula and fry until golden brown on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove the shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with salt. (If any large shards of coating come off the shrimp, remove them from the oil, and serve with the shrimp.) Wipe the skillet clean of crumbs with a paper towel and add more oil to the pan as necessary to maintain the amount, and repeat the pan-frying process with the remaining shrimp. Serve with lime wedges on the side.