Shrimp a la Mexicana

Prep 10 min
Total 30 min
Ingredients 12
Servings 4

Mexican independence day is almost here; why not celebrate with a colorful dish like these shrimp a la mexicana? What makes them Mexican style is that the ingredients represent the colors of the Mexican flag: green (serrano peppers and cilantro), white (onions) and red (tomato). Celebrate a Mexican fiesta with the family and you’ll see why this traditional dish is so popular. MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

For the sauce:

Roma tomatoes, chopped into large pieces

1/2

medium onion, chopped into large pieces

serrano pepper

garlic clove

cups water

For the shrimp:

tablespoons olive oil

1/2

medium onion, finely chopped

red bell pepper, finely chopped

lb medium size shrimp, peeled and deveined

Roma tomatoes, finely chopped

serrano pepper, finely chopped (optional)

fresh cilantro bunch

Directions

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1

For the sauce: Blend tomatoes, onions, serrano pepper and garlic until everything is completely processed. Add water and blend a little more until everything is combined.
2

For the shrimp: Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat. Sauté the onion and bell pepper for 3-5 minutes or until the onion is translucent. Add shrimp and cook them until they turn pink. Add chopped tomatoes, serrano pepper, the blended mixture and fresh cilantro; season with salt, to taste. Reduce heat as soon as it starts to boil, cover and let cook for 10-12 minutes, until the sauce thickens a little more.
3

Serve and enjoy!

Expert Tips

For a complete meal, serve with a side of rice and a nopal salad.
To save time in the kitchen, substitute the homemade sauce for 1 cup of canned spicy salsa.

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More About This Recipe

Mexican independence day is almost here; why not celebrate with a colorful dish like these shrimp a la mexicana? What makes them Mexican style is that the ingredients represent the colors of the Mexican flag: green (serrano peppers and cilantro), white (onions) and red (tomato). Celebrate a Mexican fiesta with the family and you’ll see why this traditional dish is so popular.