Skillet Shrimp with Green Olive, Caper and Jalapeño Sauce
Inspired by Veracruz-style shrimp from the Gulf Coast of Mexico, this shrimp dish combines punchy, savory depth of Spanish cooking with a piquant, Mexican-style touch.
- Makes4 servings
- Cook Time40 minutes
- 3
With tomatoes, capers, olives and bay, camarones a la veracruzana, or Veracruz-style shrimp, from the Gulf Coast of Mexico shows the Spanish influence on the region’s cuisine, but the jalapeño chili and white onion give the flavors a Mexican timbre. This one-skillet main comes together easily in under an hour. It pairs perfectly with tortillas, rice and beans.
Don’t cover the skillet after adding the shrimp. This allows the sauce to reduce and thicken slightly for more concentrated flavor and a consistency that clings lightly to the shrimp.
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