Shrimp Vera Cruz

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• One 14 to 15 ounce can stewed tomatoes with juice
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh jalapeno pepper, or 1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapeno pepper
• 1 small green or red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into short, thin strips
• 1 pound medium shrimp in the shell, peeled and deveined (about 12 ounces after peeling)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
• 2 cups hot cooked brown or white rice
• 1 lime, cut in wedges (optional)

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
2. Saute the onion and garlic until tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the tomatoes with their liquid and the jalapeno pepper; simmer 10 minutes. Add the pepper strips and shrimp; cook until the shrimp are opaque, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir the cornstarch into 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl; add to the skillet. Stir and cook until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute. Stir in the cilantro.
5. Divide the hot rice among 4 bowls; pour 1/4 of shrimp and vegetables into each bowl. Garnish with lime wedges, if desired.

Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings

Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Book Title: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes