Black Beans With Shrimp

Description: One basic can of beans is the short cut you need to get this on the table fast. From Good Food Magazine September 1988

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 3 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded, finely chopped
• 1 (14 ounce) can plum tomatoes, drained, chopped
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled, deveined
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• sour cream, for serving

Steps:

1. Heat oil in large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add onion, garlic, and jalapeno; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in tomatoes, the water, vinegar, cumin, cayenne, oregano, salt, and pepper.
4. Simmer covered 5 minutes.
5. Gently stir in shrimp and cook just until pink, 2-3 minutes.
6. Stir in beans and coriander and heat through.
7. Serve hot or at room temperature, topped with a dollop of sour cream.