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Shrimp and Peppers in Vinaigrette and Buttered Yucca With Olives
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Shrimp and Peppers in Vinaigrette and Buttered Yucca With Olives
4 servings
40 minutes total (Active 25 minutes)
  • Prepare yucca and begin to cook - 5 minutes
  • About 15 minutes into cook time, prepare shrimp - 15 minutes
  • Complete yucca and serve - 20 minutes
  • Shrimp and Peppers in Vinaigrette

    Ingredients

    • 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
    • 2 medium red (or green) bell peppers, thinly sliced
    • 2 tablespoons cilantro, coarsely chopped
    • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 ½ lb peeled/deveined shrimp
    • 1 cup mojo marinade
    • ⅓ cup coconut milk
    • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper

    Prep

      • Slice onions and peppers.
      • Chop cilantro.

    Steps

      1. Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Place oil in pan, then add onions and peppers; cook 2–3 minutes or until slightly tender.
      2. Stir in shrimp; cook 2–3 more minutes and until shrimp are opaque.
      3. Remove pan from heat; stir in remaining ingredients (except cilantro) until blended. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

    Buttered Yucca with Olives

    Ingredients

    • ½ medium onion, thinly sliced
    • 1 ½ lb fresh yucca
    • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • ½ cup sliced, stuffed green olives
    • ¾ cup mojo marinade

    Prep

      • Slice onion.
      • Peel yucca and cut into 4-inch pieces; then cut each piece lengthwise into quarters.

    Steps

      1. Place yucca and enough water to cover in large stockpot. Cover and bring to a boil on high; boil 25–30 minutes or until tender.
      2. Drain yucca.
      3. Place in same pot: butter, olives, mojo, and onions; stir in yucca until blended. Serve.

    Serving Suggestions

  • Complete your meal with a fresh Caesar salad, Cuban bread, and flan for dessert.
  • Frozen yucca can be used in place of fresh; simply boil for 4-5 more minutes.
  • Shrimp and Peppers in Vinaigrette

    Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 420, Total Fat 21g, Sat Fat 6g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 275mg, Sodium 1740mg, Total Carb 27g, Fiber 4g, Sugars 12g, Protein 33g, Calc 15%, Vitamin A 70%, Vitamin C 300%, Iron 10%

    Buttered Yucca with Olives

    Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 480, Total Fat 20g, Sat Fat 11g, Trans Fat 0.5g, Chol 45mg, Sodium 660mg, Total Carb 71g, Fiber 4g, Sugars 3g, Protein 2g, Calc 6%, Vitamin A 15%, Vitamin C 25%, Iron 10%