Veracruzana Vinegar Bathed Shrimp Recipes

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.

VERACRUZANA VINEGAR-BATHED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Peel and devein shrimp, saving the shells.
• Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan and add shrimp shells. Simmer 30 minutes. Line a strainer with cheesecloth and set over a bowl. Strain broth into bowl and discard shells. You will need only 1/2 cup of the broth; the rest can be frozen, or used to cook rice if you choose it to accompany the shrimp.
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet and add onion, carrots and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring often, until tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Add garlic and shrimp and cook, stirring, until shrimp begins to turn pink, about 3 minutes.
• Add chiles, bay leaves, vinegar, pepper, ground cloves, salt to taste and 1/2 cup shrimp stock and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes or until the shrimp is cooked through, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and transfer mix to a bowl. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or longer.
• Stir in remaining tablespoon of olive oil, the oregano or mint and cilantro. Taste and adjust seasonings. If desired, line a platter or plates with lettuce leaves and spoon shrimp mix over the lettuce.

SHRIMP VERACRUZANA

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• Add bay leaf and cook for 1 minute.
• Add onion, jalapeños and garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes.
• Stir in shrimp, cover and cook until pink and just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Stir in tomatoes and olives.
• Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, replace cover and cook until the tomatoes are almost broken down, 2 to 3 minutes more.
• Remove the bay leaf.
• Serve with lime wedges.

SHRIMP COCKTAIL VERACRUZ-STYLE RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• For SHRIMP: 1. Add salt, peppercorns, lime juice and lime halves to 4 cups boiling water. Add shrimp, cover, lower heat and return to boil. Simmer just until opaque in center, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes (a minute or two longer for larger shrimp.) Drain and quickly place shrimp in ice water to stop cooking. Peel & devein; pat dry. (If using larger shrimp, cut in 1/2 or 1/3's.) SAUCE: 2. Mix together tomatoes, onions, scallions, garlic, and jalapeño. Add shrimp and lightly toss. 3. Stir together oil, lime zest, lime & lemon juice, and cilantro or parsley; stir gently into shrimp; season to taste with salt and pepper. May be covered and chilled, to this point, overnight. 4. To serve, top with avocado, lightly sprinkle with lime juice and chopped cilantro or parsley (add a few drops of hot sauce for extra spice); garnish with lime wedges & cilantro or parsley sprigs. SALSA VERDE: Remove papery husks from tomatillos, rinse, and quarter. Place in a blender or food processor with garlic, chiles, a pinch of salt, and 1⁄3 cup water. Pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl and stir in onions and cilantro. Season with salt.