Shrimp Veracruz makes a flavorful and colorful main dish for the simple meals in life. This recipe is a keeper, not only because it’s delicious, but because it’s easy to make. Just a handful of ingredients turns shrimp into a fabulous meal. This Mexican-inspired dish, Shrimp Veracruz, is a favorite of mine, and I reach for it whenever I draw a blank for dinner, (and even when I don’t). Need a quick dinner after a long day at work? And one that tastes great, too? This has you covered. Shrimp Veracruz If you’re like me, you usually have a bag of frozen shrimp in your freezer. When it comes to convenience, frozen shrimp is an ideal staple to have on hand. Here’s another shrimp recipe for you that I know you’ll love: Individual Cheesy Shrimp & Grit s . It’s a favorite, for sure! Speaking of staples, diced tomatoes are always, always in my cupboard, and usually green olives, too. I’m willing to bet that you have all the ingredients on hand to make Shrimp Veracruz tonight! This easy dinner takes those staples into consideration (and if you don’t have them, they’ll definitely be at the grocery – no searching). Shrimp for the Score! Craving more shrimp dinners? Whip up some Blackened Shrimp Tacos & Creamy Garlic-Lemon Sauce since they’re so good, and easy to make! My Simple Skillet Shrimp Salad with Lime Vinaigrette is another easy dinner for the win. The vinaigrette is lovely during the summer, and during the winter, it’ll remind you of warmer days! One more for the road: my recipe for Chimichurri Pasta with Grilled Spicy Shrimp is a burst of flavor and color! Like things a little spicy? Switch up the ingredient list in Shrimp Veracruz by adding dried red pepper, a few dashes of hot sauce, or even spicy diced tomatoes to the mix. Red pepper flakes add a little zing, and the lime juice and cilantro help keep things from getting out of hand. Next time I make Shrimp Veracruz, I might reach for that bag of corn in the freezer. Why not put it to use! It’s easy to customize this dish to your liking. This one-pan meal can help make cooking and clean up a lot easier. I love making this in my cast iron skillet. Any skillet will do, though. Simple Ingredients You’ll Need for Shrimp Veracruz: One pound large, frozen shrimp Two large limes One (14.5-ounce) can of diced tomatoes Red pepper flakes Green pimento stuffed olives White rice to serve with Shrimp Veracruz is an easy-to-make, Mexican-inspired dish that I can’t wait for you to try! White rice is the perfect accompaniment for this easy dinner recipe. Serve it with a side salad for a complete and filling meal. Nutrition Calories 321 cal Fat 11 g Carbs 50 g Protein 5 g Click Here For Full Nutrition, Exchanges, and My Plate Info Serves 4 Shrimp Veracruz This Mexican-inspired dish is filled with rich flavors and color. It's easy to make and a delight to serve! Save Recipe Print Recipe 5 based on 8 review(s) My Recipes My Lists My Calendar Ingredients 1 pound large frozen shrimp, thawed and tails removed 2 large limes, one juiced, one cut into wedges 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/4 cup white onion cut into thin strips 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 small jalapeño, seeds and pith removed, diced small 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/3 cup green pimento stuffed olives, halved 1-2 tablespoon cilantro, torn, plus extra as garnish 4 cups cooked white rice Instructions Add the shrimp, juice from one lime, and 1 tablespoon olive oil to a zippered baggie. Close the baggie, gently massage the shrimp with your hands, and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the onions and cook for about 3 minutes. Add the jalapeño and cook for another minute or so. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the diced tomatoes in their juices to the skillet. Season with the black pepper and red pepper flakes and stir. Cook, simmering, for 3-4 minutes. Add the olives and the shrimp to the mixture. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the shrimp turns pink. During the last minute or so of cooking, add the cilantro and juice from one of the lime wedges. Serve hot over white rice. 7.8.1.2 57 https://www.azgrabaplate.com/shrimp-veracruz/ This Mexican-inspired dish is filled with rich flavors and color. It's easy to make and a delight to serve! 5 based on 8 review(s) 1 pound large frozen shrimp, thawed and tails removed 2 large limes, one juiced, one cut into wedges 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/4 cup white onion cut into thin strips 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 small jalapeño, seeds and pith removed, diced small 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/3 cup green pimento stuffed olives, halved 1-2 tablespoon cilantro, torn, plus extra as garnish 4 cups cooked white rice Add the shrimp, juice from one lime, and 1 tablespoon olive oil to a zippered baggie. Close the baggie, gently massage the shrimp with your hands, and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the onions and cook for about 3 minutes. Add the jalapeño and cook for another minute or so. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the diced tomatoes in their juices to the skillet. Season with the black pepper and red pepper flakes and stir. Cook, simmering, for 3-4 minutes. Add the olives and the shrimp to the mixture. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the shrimp turns pink. During the last minute or so of cooking, add the cilantro and juice from one of the lime wedges. Serve hot over white rice. I am the biggest lover of shrimp so this is a must try. The flavors are amazing! Reply They really are! Thanks, Jocelyn! Reply They really are! Thanks, Jocelyn! Reply What a beautiful seafood dish! (O and cast iron cooking ALL the way!) Reply Thanks, Rebecca! My cast iron skillet is always in use :) Reply Thanks, Rebecca! My cast iron skillet is always in use :) Reply Wow, this looks absolutely delicious, can not wait to try this out!! Reply Thanks, Liz! Reply Thanks, Liz! Reply Shrimp is my favorite and I, too, always have a bag of frozen shrimp in my freezer. I've never made shrimp veracruz before though so I will have to give this a try. Love how vibrant this dish is! Reply Yes -- super colorful and flavorful! Thanks, Marlynn! Reply Yes -- super colorful and flavorful! Thanks, Marlynn! Reply You are absolutely correct- I have every ingredient listed already in my kitchen!! This is exciting- I'm always looking for easy dinner recipes like this! Reply That's great, Sarah! I hope you try it and love it like I do! Reply That's great, Sarah! I hope you try it and love it like I do! Reply This looks so yummy. I love quick shrimp dishes. And your freezer sounds like mine.. hahaha Reply Thanks, Renz! Haha! My freezer is a tiny bit of a disaster ;) Reply Thanks, Renz! Haha! My freezer is a tiny bit of a disaster ;) Reply I love the olives in this! they are my downfall. Reply I know, and perfect for martinis, too ;) Reply I know, and perfect for martinis, too ;) Reply I've been making a TON of shrimp recipes lately. I don't know why but I'm loving shrimp right now. I've got 2 bags of frozen shrimp in the freezer so I've GOT to make this! Reply You do! I hope love it like I do! Reply You do! I hope love it like I do! Reply My husband LOVES shrimp so this will definitely be a meal that I make in the future Reply That's great! Thanks, Taylor! Reply That's great! Thanks, Taylor! Reply mmm I love shrimp! This looks so yummy! Reply Thanks so much, Alanna! Reply Thanks so much, Alanna! Reply I always have frozen shrimp and corn in my freezer too! This looks so flavorful and delicious. I love the olives and jalapeno. Can't wait to try it! Reply Thanks, Lucy! Hope you give it a go! Reply Thanks, Lucy! Hope you give it a go! Reply Looks delicious. I used to live in Southern Mexico. I love that you added stuffed olives. Must give your recipe a try. Pinning for later! Reply Thanks so much, Maggie! Hope you try it and enjoy! Reply Thanks so much, Maggie! Hope you try it and enjoy! Reply Yum! This definitely does look like a keeper. Love how easily the shrimp comes together. Reply Most definitely! Thanks, Tara! Reply Most definitely! Thanks, Tara! Reply I love meals like this! My husband is all about shrimp, and spice, and Mexican cuisine! Great recipe! Reply Thanks so much, Kacey! Reply Thanks so much, Kacey! Reply I love the flavors you packed into this dish! Reply Thank you!! Reply Thank you!! Reply Feeling inspired. This looks very, very yum and shall be tried out asap. Thank you for sharing! Reply Thanks so much, Katrin! Let me know if you like it! Reply Thanks so much, Katrin! Let me know if you like it! Reply

The colour on this dish is amazing! I love your idea of using corn in the recipe too :) Reply Thanks so much, Razena! I can't wait to make it again with the corn :) Reply Thanks so much, Razena! I can't wait to make it again with the corn :) Reply This is perfect timing because I have been craving Mexican flavors for the past few days! And I think I may just have a bag of shrimp tucked in the back of my freezer! Reply You probably do ;) Hope you find it for this dish! Thank you, Faith! Reply You probably do ;) Hope you find it for this dish! Thank you, Faith! Reply My family and I love shrimp. With a few adjustment, this is a great healthy recipe to feed my family of 5. Pinned Reply Thanks so much, LaKisha! Hope you do try it and everyone approves :) Reply Thanks so much, LaKisha! Hope you do try it and everyone approves :) Reply Shrimp is one of my favorite seafoods to work with! This looks like a great way to use it! Reply Yes! Hope you try and enjoy, Sabrina! Reply Yes! Hope you try and enjoy, Sabrina! Reply This needs to happen in my kitchen soon! Loving the flavors combo! Reply Hope you try it soon, too! Thanks, Anna! Reply Hope you try it soon, too! Thanks, Anna! Reply This looks so good! Hubby would definitely love the spicy version :) Yum! Reply Thanks, Kim! Hope you give it a try :) Reply Thanks, Kim! Hope you give it a try :) Reply I love shrimp so much and I'm always looking for new ways to eat them. This sounds amazing n will try soon Reply Oh good! Hope you enjoy it, Molly! Reply Oh good! Hope you enjoy it, Molly! Reply This is gorgeous! I can't wait to try it! Reply Thanks, Justine! Reply Thanks, Justine! Reply Beautiful recipe Patricia! Just gorgeous. Pinned of course! Reply Thanks! I appreciate your kind words (and pinning)! :) Reply Thanks! I appreciate your kind words (and pinning)! :) Reply My shrimp loving boys will go crazy for this dish! Looks amazing! Reply That's great to hear, Trish! Hope you guys try this one and love it like I do! Reply That's great to hear, Trish! Hope you guys try this one and love it like I do! Reply I always have a bag of frozen shrimp in the freezer too, mine usually turns into pasta or shrimp tacos. I am so going to have to try this! Reply Mmm! Those are great options! I hope you try and like this one! Reply Mmm! Those are great options! I hope you try and like this one! Reply Veracruz sauce has been one of my favorite since I was a kid. The limes are a bit f=different and also sounds great! Reply I love this one :) Thanks, Ginny! Reply I love this one :) Thanks, Ginny! Reply What a pretty dish! So quick and easy and I love the flavor profile! Reply Definitely quick & easy (and tasty)! Thanks Kimberly! Reply Definitely quick & easy (and tasty)! Thanks Kimberly! Reply Now that is a big pan of deliciousness. I love adding olives to dishes, but I always end up eating them before they make it to the pan haha Reply Thanks! I do the same, Dannii! So funny :) Reply Thanks! I do the same, Dannii! So funny :) Reply This looks delicious, AND I just happen to have all the ingredients in my kitchen right now, so guess what we are having for dinner! Reply Thanks, Renee! Hope you enjoy this! Reply Thanks, Renee! Hope you enjoy this! Reply Yum this sounds incredible, and that mix of flavours divine! I'll definitely be going crazy with the chilli flakes and cilantro. So great to be able to make a tasty meal out of staples ready to go in the fridge and freezer, and it one pan too! :) Reply Thanks so much, Laura! Yes, those staples can do wonders! :) Reply Thanks so much, Laura! Yes, those staples can do wonders! :) Reply What a wonderful mixture of flavor and ingredients. This is such a perfect family meal for any day of the week. Reply Thanks, Rini! It's so easy to make, too! Reply Thanks, Rini! It's so easy to make, too! Reply I love the color of that dish! Looks pretty easy to make as well! Reply Thanks, Manju! It's super easy to make! :) Reply Thanks, Manju! It's super easy to make! :) Reply I have no words how delicious this dish looks! Reply Thanks for your kind words, Igor! Reply Thanks for your kind words, Igor! Reply I love shrimp, but I rarely make it at home. Your recipe, though, has got me wanting to! And what a cast of characters! Of course, limes, jalapeño, and cilantro are a trio of best friends. But I've never had them along side cloves and olives! Sounds interesting! Reply Thanks so much, Jeff! I hope you give this dish a go -- bet you'll love it! Reply Thanks so much, Jeff! I hope you give this dish a go -- bet you'll love it! Reply This looks amazing! I love shrimp, so this is totally going on my must-make list. Oh, and your cookware, accessories, and plating have me swooning - so beautiful! ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Reply Thanks so much for your kind words, Leanne! I hope you try this and enjoy! Reply Thanks so much for your kind words, Leanne! I hope you try this and enjoy! Reply I love quick shrimp dishes and this looks amazing Reply Thanks so much, Paula! Reply Thanks so much, Paula! Reply Fantastic recipe...and my freezer is totally the same! LOL! Reply Thanks, Mary! Lol - isn't that the truth?? Reply Thanks, Mary! Lol - isn't that the truth?? Reply This looks really delicious,now the only thing I need to do is make my son eat shrimp. Maybe if I make them differently like this he would at least try. Reply Thanks, Joan! Well...it's worth a shot! Reply Thanks, Joan! Well...it's worth a shot! Reply This shrimp is seriously incredible! ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Reply Thanks a bunch, Jocelyn! Reply Thanks a bunch, Jocelyn! Reply That looks so good, my husband would especially love this! Reply Thanks so much, Kimberly! Reply Thanks so much, Kimberly! Reply Yummy! This reminds me of Shrimp Creole that we have down in Louisiana. Will have to try to recipe because I love anything with shrimp. Reply Oh! I bet you'll like it, Luci! Enjoy! Reply Oh! I bet you'll like it, Luci! Enjoy! Reply I've never heard of this but can't wait to try it! Reply I hope you like it! Enjoy! Reply I hope you like it! Enjoy! Reply Lovely dish. Sounds really delicious. Reply Thank you, Jeanette! Reply Thank you, Jeanette! Reply That looks so good! Seriously. Reply Thanks, Angie! Reply Thanks, Angie! Reply I am drooling over this! My favorite summer meal! Reply Thanks so much, Catalina! Reply Thanks so much, Catalina! Reply I don't eat shrimp very often but when I do I like them two ways. Cold or in a spicy sauce. They just pair so well with red sauces that have just a bit of kick. Reply Hi Cindy - yes, this sounds like a great dish for your tastes! I hope you try it and enjoy! Reply Hi Cindy - yes, this sounds like a great dish for your tastes! I hope you try it and enjoy! Reply Oh YUM! Love everything about this recipe! Now, this recipe will be one of my favorites. Looks incredible! ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Reply Thanks, Mahy! I hope you like it as much as I do! Reply Thanks, Mahy! I hope you like it as much as I do! Reply My husband will love this dish! Yummy Reply That's good to hear! Thanks, Abeer! Reply That's good to hear! Thanks, Abeer! Reply I love all things shrimp and this dish looks so good! And summery!! YUM Reply Thanks, Madeline! It's so easy to make, too! Reply Thanks, Madeline! It's so easy to make, too! Reply It looks really tasty! A perfect meal for busy nights! ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Reply Thanks, Sandra! For sure! Reply Thanks, Sandra! For sure! Reply […] are loads of variations of this dish. I based mine on this one, hardly changing anything at all. I think all I did was to increase the quantity. I just wanted to […] Reply […] Via az grab a plate […] Reply Leave a Comment Cancel reply