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Shrimp Veracruz Recipe | |
Mexican Seafood | |
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Ingredients:
1 lb fresh shrimp1 Tbsp oil 1 small onion, chopped 3 tomatoes, peeled, chopped (1* lbs) 1-1/2 tsp capers 1 bay leaf 1/2 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1 large green pepper, cut into strips 2 Tbsp oil 2-3 Tbsp lime juice 1/3 cup minced cilantro
Directions:
Peel shrimp, slit backs and remove veins. Refrigerate. Sauti onion in 1 tablespoon oil and cook until tender, but not browned. Add tomatoes, capers, bay leaf, sugar and salt. Bring to boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 15 minutes. Add green peppers and cook 5 minutes longer. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in another skillet. Add cleaned shrimp. Cook over medium heat until pink. Sprinkle lime juice over shrimp. Add the sauce and heat 3-4 minutes longer. Top with cilantro and serve immediately. Makes 4 servings.
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