Shrimp Jalapeno

A variation of Vera Cruz Shrimp.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  teaspoons canola oil
• 1  bay leaf
• 1  medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 2  jalapeno peppers, seeded and very thinly sliced (to taste)
• 2  teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1  lb raw shrimp (16-21 per pound)
• 3  medium tomatoes, diced
• 1⁄4 cup green olives, pittedthinly sliced
• 1  lime, cut into wedges

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
2. Add bay leaf and cook a minute.
3. Add the onion, jalapeños and garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, this takes about 3 minutes.
4. Stir in shrimp, cover and cook about 3 to 4 minutes. The shrimp should just be turned pink.
5. Stir in tomatoes and olives.
6. Simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, replace cover and cook 2 to 3 minutes more, until the tomatoes are almost broken down.
7. Remove the bay leaf.
8. Serve with lime wedges.