Mexican Shrimp In Green Bean Sauce Recipe

Name: Mexican Shrimp In Green Bean Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped; 5 garlic cloves, diced; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons olive oil; 5 ripe fresh tomatoes, diced (drained canned may be used instead); 8 ounces frozen cut green beans (see Note below); 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning (con pimiento); 1 (1/4 ounce) packet sazon goya, any flavor (optional); 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 pinch ground allspice; 1 pinch ground cinnamon (1/4 tsp. Caribbean jerk seasoning may be used in place of allspice and cinnamon); 1 chipotle chile in adobo, diced (add more or less depending on heat tolerance); 1 teaspoon adobo sauce (reserved from chipotles); 2 cups fish stock (I use the Knorr fish bouillon cubes from the international aisle); 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled (thawed, if frozen); fresh cilantro (to taste, for garnish); 1 lime, cut into 4 wedges

Servings: persons

1 large onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, diced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons olive oil
5 ripe fresh tomatoes, diced (drained canned may be used instead)
8 ounces frozen cut green beans (see Note below)
1 teaspoon adobo seasoning (con pimiento)
1 (1/4 ounce) packet sazon goya, any flavor (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch ground allspice
1 pinch ground cinnamon (1/4 tsp. Caribbean jerk seasoning may be used in place of allspice and cinnamon)
1 chipotle chile in adobo, diced (add more or less depending on heat tolerance)
1 teaspoon adobo sauce (reserved from chipotles)
2 cups fish stock (I use the Knorr fish bouillon cubes from the international aisle)
1 lb raw shrimp, peeled (thawed, if frozen)
fresh cilantro (to taste, for garnish)
1 lime, cut into 4 wedges

1
Heat the oil in a large saute pan or dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
2
Add the green beans,spices, chipotle, adobo sauce and fish stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
3
Add shrimp. Stir and cook for 1 to 2 minutes (shrimp will just start to turn pink but still appear uncooked). Remove pan from heat, cover and allow shrimp to stand until they turn bright pink (this takes approximately 5 minutes).
4
Garnish each portion with the cilantro (chopped, if desired). Serve immediately with a lime wedge on the side.
5
This is good served with rice and warm corn tortillas to soak up the juice, refried beans and sliced avocado.
6
NOTE: if you prefer, jarred nopalitos may be substituted for the green beans.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large onion, chopped, 5 garlic cloves, diced, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons olive oil, 5 ripe fresh tomatoes, diced (drained canned may be used instead), and more.

Yes, Mexican Shrimp In Green Bean Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mexican Shrimp In Green Bean Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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