Camarones a la Pimienta (Peppered Shrimp)

This is a rapid dish, and one that is standard in the great seaport that is Veracruz.

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely sliced or chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, slivered
• 3 - 4 jalapeno or serrano chiles, stemmed, seeded if desired, and sliced or julienned
• 1 pound Shrimp, peeled and deveined (or left in shell)
• 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

METHOD

In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat until rippling.  Add the onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent and a little wilted but not browned, 3-5 minutes.  Add the chiles and cook, stirring, for another 5 minutes, or until softened.

Add the shrimp, salt (if desired), and pepper and cook for about 3 minutes or until they are just cooked through.  Swirl in the mayonnaise and serve at once.

Serves: 4

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this recipe from www.inmamaskithchen.com

Reprinted with permission from©Zarela Martinez, Zarela's Veracruz, published by Houghton Mifflin click for book review

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