Shrimp Veracruzana
Recipe from
EatingWell
Veracruzana is a dish full of onions, jalapenos and tomatoes from the Mexican state of Veracruz. Here we pair the zesty sauce with shrimp, but it can be served with any type of fish or chicken. The heat of fresh jalapenos varies depending on growing conditions. Be sure to taste yours as you're adding them to the dish and adjust the amount according to your taste. For pepper flavor without the heat, use a thinly sliced green bell pepper in place of the jalapenos. Serve with: Rice or potatoes and an avocado salad.

Servings:
4 servings, about 1 cup each
Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Ingredients
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2 teaspoonscanola oilsee savings

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1bay leafsee savings

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1medium onion, halved and thinly slicedsee savings

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2jalapeno peppers, seeded and very thinly sliced, or to tastesee savings

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4 clovesgarlic, mincedsee savings

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1 poundpeeled and deveined raw shrimp, (16-20 per pound; see Shopping Tip)see savings

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3medium tomatoes, dicedsee savings

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1/4 cupthinly sliced pitted green olivessee savings

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1lime, cut into 4 wedgessee savings

Directions
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Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add bay leaf and cook for 1 minute. Add onion, jalapenos and garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in shrimp, cover and cook until pink and just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and olives. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, replace cover and cook until the tomatoes are almost broken down, 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove the bay leaf. Serve with lime wedges.
Tip:
Shopping Tip: Shrimp is usually sold by the number needed to make one pound. For example, "21-25 count" means there will be 21 to 25 shrimp in a pound. Size names, such as "large" or "extra large," are not standardized, so to be sure you're getting the size you want, order by the count (or number) per pound. Both wild-caught and farm-raised shrimp can damage the surrounding ecosystems when not managed properly. Fortunately, it is possible to buy shrimp that have been raised or caught with sound environmental practices. Look for fresh or frozen shrimp certified by an independent agency, such as Wild American Shrimp or Marine Stewardship Council. If you can't find certified shrimp, choose wild-caught shrimp from North America--it's more likely to be sustainably caught.
Nutrition information
Calories 192, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 172 mg, Sodium 324 mg, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 24 g, Potassium 516 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin A 20%, Vitamin C 40%, Iron 20%. Exchanges: Vegetable 1.5,Lean Meat 3,Fat 1.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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