Shrimp Veracruz With Brown Rice Corn And Olives Recipes

SHRIMP VERACRUZ

Steps:

• Add the shrimp, juice from one lime, and 1 tablespoon olive oil to a zippered baggie. Close the baggie, gently massage the shrimp with your hands, and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes.
• Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the onions and cook for about 3 minutes. Add the jalapeño and cook for another minute or so. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
• Add the diced tomatoes in their juices to the skillet. Season with the black pepper and red pepper flakes and stir. Cook, simmering, for 3-4 minutes.
• Add the olives and the shrimp to the mixture. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the shrimp turns pink.
• During the last minute or so of cooking, add the cilantro and juice from one of the lime wedges.
• Serve hot over white rice.

SHRIMP VERACRUZ

Steps:

• Mix all the ingredients except prawns.
• Spray a wok or skillet lightly with oil, medium heat.
• Add the vegetable ingredients and stir fry for apprx 7 minutes until heated through.
• Add Prawns on top, cover and cook for apprx 3-4 minutes or until the prawns are pink - Do not over cook the prawns.

SHRIMP VERACRUZ-STYLE (CAMARONES A LA VERACRUZANA)

Steps:

• Cut bell pepper into 1-1/2"x1/2" strips. Heat 1 Tablespoon oil in a large saucepan. Add onion and green pepper strips. Cook until onion is tender but not browned. Add tomatoes, whole olives, capers, bay leaf, sugar and salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
• Cover and simmer 20 minutes. Taste sauce and add more salt if needed. Heat 2 Tablespoons oil in another large skillet. Add shrimp.
• Cook over medium heat until shrimp turns pink, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle a few drops of lime juice over shrimp. Add sauce. Cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes longer. Serve immediately.