Shrimp Veracruz-Style (Camarones a La Veracruzana)

Posted for the Zaar World Tour 2006-Mexico. From the "Mexican Cookery" cookbook. I haven't tried this recipe, but it sounds delicious. When making this dish, be sure that you don't cook the shrimp too long or leave it standing in the hot sauce, as it will become tough.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb  fresh medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1  large green bell pepper
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 1  small onion, chopped
• 5  small tomatoes, peeled and chopped (1-1/4 lb.)
• 12  pimento stuffed olives, whole
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons capers
• 1  bay leaf
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
•  lime juice

Directions

1. 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.
2. Cover and simmer 20 minutes. Taste sauce and add more salt if needed. Heat 2 Tablespoons oil in another large skillet. Add shrimp.
3. 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.