Shrimp Veracruz

Photo: flickr user SanGatiche

Ingredients

1 pound Fresh shrimp

1 tablespoon Oil

1 small Onion, chopped

3 Tomatoes, peeled, chopped, (1* lbs)

teaspoon Capers

1 Bay leaf

teaspoon Sugar

teaspoon Salt

1 lrg Green pepper, cut into strips

2 tablespoons Oil

2 3 Tbsp lime juice

cup Minced cilantro

Preparation

Camarones a la Veracruzana "A simple, quick shrimp entree, Mexican style"

Peel shrimp, slit backs and remove veins. Refrigerate. Saute 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

Makes 4servings.