Snapper Veracruz

Snapper Veracruz
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    35 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    50 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    108

Transport yourself to the sun-kissed shores of Veracruz with this vibrant and flavorful fish dish. Succulent snapper fillets are bathed in a rich, aromatic tomato sauce, studded with olives, peppers, and a hint of spice. A true taste of Mexico!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    7 g
  • Cholesterol
    41 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    24 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    447 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Add chopped green bell pepper, onion, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the pepper is soft. (about 5 minutes)

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Recipe View Stir in ground white pepper, ground cinnamon, lime juice, sliced green olives, and drained green chiles. Cook for 2 minutes to blend the flavors. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Stir in the seeded and coarsely chopped tomatoes and cook until the sauce has thickened. (about 10 minutes)

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Place the red snapper fillets into a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.

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Recipe View Pour the prepared tomato sauce evenly over the fish fillets.

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork. (10 to 15 minutes)

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Recipe View Stir in the rinsed and drained capers just before serving.

For a richer flavor, use fire-roasted diced tomatoes.
If you don't have red snapper, rockfish, cod, or halibut are excellent substitutes.
Serve with a side of Mexican rice and warm tortillas for a complete and satisfying meal.
A pinch of sugar can balance the acidity of the tomatoes if needed.
Fresh oregano or thyme adds a lovely herbal note to the sauce.

Elissa Kassulke

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 3.9/ 5 ( 36 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Lennie Emmerich

    Easy to follow and delicious. I added a bit of jalapeño for extra heat.

  • Taya Nikolaus

    I made this for a dinner party and everyone raved about it! It's definitely a new favorite.

  • Michel Wunsch

    This recipe is amazing! The flavors are so vibrant and the fish was perfectly cooked.

  • Gertrude Labadie

    My family loved this. I will definitely be making it again.

  • Amelia Ratke

    The sauce is the star of this dish. I could eat it with a spoon!

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