Shrimp Vera Cruz

By á-30

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh shrimp
• 1 Tbsp oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 tomatoes, peeled, chopped (1* lbs)
• 1-1/2 tsp capers
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 large green pepper, cut into strips
• 2 Tbsp oil
• 2-3 Tbsp lime juice
• 1/3 cup minced cilantro

Preparation

Step 1

Peel shrimp, slit backs and remove veins. Refrigerate. Sauti 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 minutes longer. Top with cilantro and serve immediately.