Best 8 Shrimp Vera Cruz Recipes

SHRIMP VERA CRUZ

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
• Saute the onion and garlic until tender, about 5 minutes; add tomatoes with liquid and the jalapeno pepper; simmer approximately 10 minutes.
• Add the shrimp and cook until the shrimp turn pink, approximately 3 to 4 minutes.
• 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.
• Divide the rice among 4 bowls, and top with equal portions of the shrimp and vegetable mixture.
• Garnish each dish with lime wedges and serve.

SHRIMP VERACRUZ-STYLE (CAMARONES A LA VERACRUZANA)

Steps:

• Cut bell pepper into 1-1/2"x1/2" strips. Heat 1 Tablespoon oil in a large saucepan. Add onion and green pepper strips. Cook until onion is tender but not browned. Add tomatoes, whole olives, capers, bay leaf, sugar and salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
• Cover and simmer 20 minutes. Taste sauce and add more salt if needed. Heat 2 Tablespoons oil in another large skillet. Add shrimp.
• Cook over medium heat until shrimp turns pink, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle a few drops of lime juice over shrimp. Add sauce. Cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes longer. Serve immediately.

SHRIMP VERACRUZ

Steps:

• Add the shrimp, juice from one lime, and 1 tablespoon olive oil to a zippered baggie. Close the baggie, gently massage the shrimp with your hands, and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes.
• Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the onions and cook for about 3 minutes. Add the jalapeño and cook for another minute or so. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
• Add the diced tomatoes in their juices to the skillet. Season with the black pepper and red pepper flakes and stir. Cook, simmering, for 3-4 minutes.
• Add the olives and the shrimp to the mixture. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the shrimp turns pink.
• During the last minute or so of cooking, add the cilantro and juice from one of the lime wedges.
• Serve hot over white rice.

SHRIMP VERACRUZ

Steps:

• Combine shrimp, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl, toss to coat. Don't use your hands if you have a paper cut. You'll see. Let it soak while you're chopping the other stuff, about 15 minutes. Unload the dishwasher if you have extra time, showoff.
• Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Saute onion and pepper for 3 minutes. Add garlic, then saute until tender.
• Add the jalapeno, broth, tomatoes, spices, and simmer on medium-low for about 10 minutes. Taste it every so often, and adjust seasoning as necessary.
• Dump in the shrimp, juice and all. Mix the cornstarch and water, and add that too. Bring it all to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the shrimp are done.
• Stir in cilantro, reserving a few sprigs for garnish.
• Serve over rice.

SHRIMP VERACRUZ WITH BROWN RICE, CORN, AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Combine 6 cups water, 2 cups rice, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in heavy large saucepan. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook just until rice is tender, about 30 minutes. Stir in corn, then drain. Transfer rice mixture to large bowl. Refrigerate until cold, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. Mix in green onions, bell peppers, and olives.
• Boil shrimp in large pot of boiling salted water until cooked through, about 3 minutes. Drain; set aside. Blend salsa, oil, lime juice, cumin, and lime peel in processor until dressing is smooth. Stir half of dressing into rice mixture. (Can be made up to 8 hours ahead. Cover shrimp, rice mixture, and remaining dressing separately and chill.)
• Mix shrimp and remaining dressing into rice mixture. Season salad with salt and pepper. Transfer salad to large platter. Garnish with lime wedges.

SHRIMP VERACRUZ

Steps:

• Mix all the ingredients except prawns.
• Spray a wok or skillet lightly with oil, medium heat.
• Add the vegetable ingredients and stir fry for apprx 7 minutes until heated through.
• Add Prawns on top, cover and cook for apprx 3-4 minutes or until the prawns are pink - Do not over cook the prawns.

SHRIMP VERA CRUZ

Steps:

• In a skillet, heat oil and add green peppers.
• Cook 3 minutes.
• Add garlic.
• Stir in corn and salsa.
• Bring to a boil.
• Stir in tomatoes and shrimp.
• Cook 1 minute.
• Stir in butter.
• Spoon over tortilla chips or rice.
• Garnish with cilantro and lime.

FIRE ROASTED SHRIMP VERACRUZ

Steps:

• In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, onions, chile, orange peel and thyme; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.
• Stir in tomatoes. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are pink and sauce is slightly thickened.