Shrimp Pasta Veracruz Style Recipes

SHRIMP VERACRUZ

Steps:

• Add the shrimp, juice from one lime, and 1 tablespoon olive oil to a zippered baggie. Close the baggie, gently massage the shrimp with your hands, and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes.
• Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the onions and cook for about 3 minutes. Add the jalapeño and cook for another minute or so. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
• Add the diced tomatoes in their juices to the skillet. Season with the black pepper and red pepper flakes and stir. Cook, simmering, for 3-4 minutes.
• Add the olives and the shrimp to the mixture. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the shrimp turns pink.
• During the last minute or so of cooking, add the cilantro and juice from one of the lime wedges.
• Serve hot over white rice.

ITALIAN SHRIMP AND PASTA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute or until crisp-tender. Add the tomatoes, broth, basil, oregano and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. , Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Add the shrimp to the tomato mixture; cook for 5-6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain pasta; toss with shrimp mixture.,

SHRIMP PASTA VERACRUZ STYLE

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, blend 1 can tomatoes and oregano in blender until smooth. Drain remaining can tomatoes; discard liquid. Cook and stir shrimp, in batches, in large nonstick skillet 2 min. Return shrimp to skillet. Add drained tomatoes, olives, jalapeños and carrots; cook 2 min. Stir in tomato sauce; bring to boil. Simmer on medium-low heat 2 min., stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta. Add to skillet with cheeses; cook 3 min. or until mozzarella is melted and mixture is well blended and heated through, stirring constantly.

SHRIMP VERACRUZ-STYLE (CAMARONES A LA VERACRUZANA)

Steps:

• 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.

SHRIMP VERA CRUZ

Steps:

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

SHRIMP VERACRUZ

Steps:

• Mix all the ingredients except prawns.
• Spray a wok or skillet lightly with oil, medium heat.
• Add the vegetable ingredients and stir fry for apprx 7 minutes until heated through.
• Add Prawns on top, cover and cook for apprx 3-4 minutes or until the prawns are pink - Do not over cook the prawns.

CREAMY SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
• While spaghetti is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic until soft, but not brown, about 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook until opaque, about 3 minutes. Add wine, reduce heat, and pour in cream. Simmer until sauce starts to thicken, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in basil and season with salt and pepper.
• Drain spaghetti and spoon creamy shrimp on top. Serve with Parmesan cheese.