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Shrimp Veracruz-Style (Camarones a La Veracruzana) Recipe

Shrimp Veracruz-Style (Camarones a La Veracruzana) Recipe

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Shrimp Veracruz-Style (Camarones a La Veracruzana)

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Ingredients:

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1 lb fresh medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 large green bell pepper
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
5 small tomatoes, peeled and chopped (1-1/4 lb.)
12 pimento stuffed olives, whole
1 1/2 tsp capers
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp vegetable oil
lime juice

Directions:

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	489.98 Kcal (2051 kJ)
Calories from fat	296.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	32.97g	51%
Cholesterol	65.76mg	22%
Sodium	1751.25mg	73%
Potassium	491.05mg	10%
Total Carbs	41.19g	14%
Sugars	6.45g	26%
Dietary Fiber	3.56g	14%
Protein	10.77g	22%
Vitamin C	50.7mg	85%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	25%
Iron	13.8mg	76%
Calcium	57.7mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	148.45 Kcal (622 kJ)
Calories from fat	89.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.99g	51%
Cholesterol	19.92mg	22%
Sodium	530.57mg	73%
Potassium	148.77mg	10%
Total Carbs	12.48g	14%
Sugars	1.95g	26%
Dietary Fiber	1.08g	14%
Protein	3.26g	22%
Vitamin C	15.4mg	85%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	25%
Iron	4.2mg	76%
Calcium	17.5mg	6%

* 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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