The recipe Shrimp Veracruzana

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Shrimp Veracruzana recipe is a Mexican Dinner meal that takes 20 minutes to make. If you enjoy Mexican for Dinner, you will like Shrimp Veracruzana!

Shrimp Veracruzana

Shrimp Veracruzana Recipe
Shrimp Veracruzana

Nice, quick shrimp recipe with veggies. I found a similar recipe somewhere on the web but made the following adjustments based on what I had in the cupboard.

What Course Is Shrimp Veracruzana?

Shrimp Veracruzana is for Dinner.


How Long Does Shrimp Veracruzana Recipe Take To Prepare?

Shrimp Veracruzana takes 10 minutes to prepare.


How Long Does Shrimp Veracruzana Recipe Take To Cook?

Shrimp Veracruzana takes 20 minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does Shrimp Veracruzana Recipe Make?

Shrimp Veracruzana makes 6 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For Shrimp Veracruzana Recipe?

The ingredients for Shrimp Veracruzana are:

2 tsp oil
1 lb, Raw, peeled and deveined shrimp
1 Onion, cut in half and slided in thin strips
2 jalapeno peppers (or more to taste)
3 chopped tomatoes or 1 can of chopped or crushed tomatos (green chiles optional)
3 cloves minced garlic
1 bay leaf
1 Tbl lime juice
1 tsp red pepper flakes(optional)
Salt & pepper to taste (optional)


How Do I Make Shrimp Veracruzana?

Here is how you make Shrimp Veracruzana:

1. Heat oil in large skillet and cook bay leaf for about 1 minute.2. Add onion, jalapenos and garlic. Cook until onion softens.3. Add shrimp and cover. Cook until shrimp turn pink4. Stir in tomatoes and bring to a simmer.5. Reduce heat to low, replace cover and cook for about 4 more minutes.6. Squeeze lemon juice into skillet and stir before serving.Serve hot over brown rice with sweet corn cake.Serving Size: Makes about 6 3/4-cup servingsNumber of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BRICKHOUSE67.


What's The Nutritional Info For Shrimp Veracruzana?

The nutritional information for Shrimp Veracruzana is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 100.2
  • Total Fat: 2.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 147.3 mg
  • Sodium: 296.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 2.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.6 g
  • Protein: 16.3 g

What Type Of Cuisine Is Shrimp Veracruzana?

Shrimp Veracruzana is Mexican cuisine.


What Dietary Needs Does Shrimp Veracruzana Meet?

The dietary needs meet for Shrimp Veracruzana is Low Fat


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