Shrimp Vera Cruz Recipe

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Shrimp Vera Cruz
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Directions:

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

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 483.49 Kcal (2024 kJ)
Calories from fat 209.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.26g 36%
Cholesterol 65.76mg 22%
Sodium 1302.36mg 54%
Potassium 305.35mg 6%
Total Carbs 57.9g 19%
Sugars 3.75g 15%
Dietary Fiber 4.47g 18%
Protein 13.05g 26%
Vitamin C 42.5mg 71%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 25%
Iron 14.8mg 82%
Calcium 54.6mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 164.37 Kcal (688 kJ)
Calories from fat 71.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.91g 36%
Cholesterol 22.35mg 22%
Sodium 442.75mg 54%
Potassium 103.81mg 6%
Total Carbs 19.68g 19%
Sugars 1.27g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1.52g 18%
Protein 4.44g 26%
Vitamin C 14.5mg 71%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 25%
Iron 5mg 82%
Calcium 18.6mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.8
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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