Best Salpicon De Camarones Estilo Veracruz 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.

CAMARONES A LA VERACRUZANA CON ARROZ VERDE ( SHRIMP VERACRUZ STY

Steps:

• For sauce:.
• Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
• Add onions and peppers and saute until slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, squeezing them into skillet to release juices.
• Stir in chilies(puncture in several places for an extra hot sauce) and add salt and pepper to taste.
• Simmer uncovered 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat and keep warm.
• For Shrimp:.
• Heat butter and oil in large skillet over medium heat.
• Add garlic and saute briefly, but do not brown.
• Add shrimp and cook, stirring frequently, 5 minutes.
• Add sauce and mix well to combine.
• For rice:.
• Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
• Add rice and cook, stirring constantly, until oil is absorbed.
• Combine chilies, parsley and garlic in a blender or food processor and mix well.
• Add to rice in skillet and stir to blend.
• Increase heat, add water and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer, tightly covered, about 25 to 30 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed.
• Fluff with a fork and add salt and pepper to taste.
• To assemble:.
• Lightly oil a 6 cup ring mold and lightly pack warm Arroz Verde into mold; immediately unmold on serving platter.
• Add wine to shrimp mixture and simmer 2 to 3 minutes.
• Remove chilies; spoon into center of mold and over rice.
• Sprinkle with parsley and garnish with avocado slices.
• Serve hot.

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN SHRIMP COCKTAIL (COCTEL DE CAMARONES ESTILO MEXICANO)

Steps:

• Mix onion with lime juice in a small bowl and allow to stand for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, toss shrimp, roma tomatoes, cucumber, celery, jalapeno, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until thoroughly combined.
• Whisk tomato and clam juice cocktail, ketchup, cilantro, and hot pepper sauce in a separate bowl; stir dressing into shrimp mixture. Gently fold in avocados. Cover and chill thoroughly, at least 1 hour.