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Shrimp Vera Cruz
Shrimp Vera Cruz
Shrimp Vera Cruz
Time: 30 mins
Ingredients
- 1 -2 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 -4 garlic cloves, pressed
- 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 small green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup cilantro, coarsely chopped
- 2 cups hot cooked brown rice
- 1 lime, cut in wedges
Directions
- 1 Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- 2 Saute the onion and garlic until tender, about 5 minutes; add tomatoes with liquid and the jalapeno pepper; simmer approximately 10 minutes.
- 3 Add the shrimp and cook until the shrimp turn pink, approximately 3 to 4 minutes.
- 4 In a small dish, combine the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water and stir to blend; whisk into the skillet and stir until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute then stir in the cilantro.
- 5 Divide the rice among 4 bowls, and top with equal portions of the shrimp and vegetable mixture.
- 6 Garnish each dish with lime wedges and serve.