Braised Shrimp

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 4 ounces Canadian bacon, diced
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
• 2 lemons, juiced
• 12 jumbo shrimp, peeled and de-veined

Directions

In a 12-inch nonstick saute pan, heat canola oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper and saute until crisp-tender. Add Canadian bacon, tomato, canned tomatoes, cilantro, oregano, and lemon juice and bring just to a simmer.

Add shrimp and cook for 5 minutes, or until the shrimp is just cooked through. Serve warm with toothpicks.