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Shrimp Jalapeno
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 15 Minutes
Servings: 4
A variation of Vera Cruz Shrimp.
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 bay leaf
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and very thinly sliced (to taste)
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 lb raw shrimp (16-21 per pound)
3 medium tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup green olives, pittedthinly sliced
1 lime, cut into wedges
Directions:
1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
2. Add bay leaf and cook a minute.
3. Add the onion, jalapeƱos and garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, this takes about 3 minutes.
4. Stir in shrimp, cover and cook about 3 to 4 minutes. The shrimp should just be turned pink.
5. Stir in tomatoes and olives.
6. Simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, replace cover and cook 2 to 3 minutes more, until the tomatoes are almost broken down.
7. Remove the bay leaf.
8. Serve with lime wedges.
By RecipeOfHealth.com