SALSA VERDE CARIBBEAN SHRIMP

Salsa Verde Caribbean Shrimp image

Provided by Pinay0618

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 large green pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 fresh jalapeno peppers or 1 canned jalapeno pepper, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (16 ounce) jar pace salsa verde
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
2 cups hot cooked long-grain white rice
lime slice
fresh cilantro leaves (optional)

Steps:

Toss the shrimp with 1 tablespoon of the oil, lime juice and black pepper in a large bowl.
Heat the remaining oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, green pepper and jalapeño pepper. Cook and stir for 4 minutes or until the onion is tender.
Stir the red pepper, salsa and coconut milk in the skillet and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
Add the shrimp and cilantro. Cook for 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Serve over the rice. Garnish with lime slices and cilantro leaves, if desired.