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Shrimp Veracruzana

Name: Shrimp Veracruzana
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons canola oil; 1 bay leaf; 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and very thinly sliced, or to taste; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 pound peeled and deveined raw shrimp (16-20 per pound; see Shopping Tip); 3 medium tomatoes, diced; 0.25 cup thinly sliced pitted green olives; 1 lime, cut into 4 wedges

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Veracruzana is a dish full of onions, jalapenos and tomatoes from the Mexican state of Veracruz. Here we pair the zesty sauce with shrimp.

Recipe by Breana Lai, M.P.H., R.D.

Published on August 4, 2021

10

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons canola oil
1 bay leaf
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and very thinly sliced, or to taste
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound peeled and deveined raw shrimp (16-20 per pound; see Shopping Tip)
3 medium tomatoes, diced
¼ cup thinly sliced pitted green olives
1 lime, cut into 4 wedges

Directions

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.

Recipe Tips & Notes:

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 Facts (per serving)

160	Calories
5g	Fat
10g	Carbs
20g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 160
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g	6%
Saturated Fat 1g	3%
Cholesterol 173mg	58%
Sodium 460mg	20%
Total Carbohydrate 10g	3%
Dietary Fiber 2g	9%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 20g
Vitamin C 25mg	123%
Calcium 69mg	5%
Iron 3mg	19%
Potassium 470mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.