Copycat El Torito Shrimp Veracruz Recipe

3      Reviews by:    Candi Kane   Copycat El Torito Shrimp Veracruz Recipe uses oil, onion, tomato, capers, bay leaf, sugar, green pepper, shrimp, lime juice, and cilantro in cooking this tasty shrimp Veracruz recipe. Food Category:    Seafood Cuisine Origin:    Southwestern    Servings:4 Nutrition facts:237 calories12.0 grams fat Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   20 Minutes Cook Time:   30 Minutes Total Time:   50 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon Oil
• 1 small Onion chopped
• 3 Tomatoes peeled, chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Capers
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon Sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1 large Green Pepper cored, seeded and cut into strips
• 2 tablespoons Oil
• 1 pound fresh Shrimp peeled and deveined, chilled
• 2 - 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed Lime Juice
• 1/3 cup minced fresh Cilantro, optional

DIRECTIONS

• Add oil to medium pan. Place on stovetop over medium heat. When oil is hot and shimmering, add onion and sauté 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. Cook 5 minutes longer.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in another skillet. Place over medium heat. When oil is hot and shimmering, add cleaned shrimp. Cook over medium heat until just pink. Do not over cook.
• Sprinkle lime juice over shrimp. Add prepared sauce. Heat 3 - 4 minutes longer. Top with cilantro and serve immediately.

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