Spicy Shrimp Recipe
Shrimp Veracruz

Ingredients for this spicy shrimp recipe:

* 1 lb fresh shrimp
* 1 Tbsp oil
* 1 small onion, chopped
* 3 tomatoes, peeled, chopped
* 1-1/2 tsp capers
* 1 bay leaf
* 1/2 tsp sugar
* 1/2 tsp salt
* 1 large green pepper, cut into strips
* 2 Tbsp oil
* 2-3 Tbsp lime juice
* 1/3 cup minced cilantro

Directions:
Peel shrimp, slit backs and remove veins. Refrigerate. Sauté onion in 1 tablespoon oil and cook 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 and cook 5 minutes longer. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in another skillet. Add cleaned shrimp.

Cook over medium heat until pink. Sprinkle lime juice over shrimp. Add the sauce and heat 3-4 minutes longer. Top with cilantro and serve immediately.


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