Red Snapper Veracruzana

Red Snapper Veracruzana
Red Snapper Veracruzana
Red snapper is the fish of choice in Veracruz, Mexico, where this dish originated. The combination of the cinnamon, olives, capers, and peppers gives the sauce heat and depth. This is a quick, light dish, good with boiled potatoes and rice.
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Mexican Fish Olive Tomato Marinate Low/No Sugar Wheat/Gluten-Free Cinco de Mayo Dinner Lime Snapper Spring Healthy Jalapeño Capers
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Carbohydrate 18 g(6%)
  • Cholesterol 63 mg(21%)
  • Fat 7 g(11%)
  • Fiber 5 g(19%)
  • Protein 38 g(75%)
  • Saturated Fat 1 g(6%)
  • Sodium 304 mg(13%)
  • Calories 284

Preparation In a nonstick pan, sauté the onions in hot oil until they begin to soften and color. When they color, add the garlic and jalapeño and cook for 30 seconds. Add the oregano, olives, cinnamon, and capers to the onion mixture and stir. Squeeze the tomatoes between your fingers and add, with the bay leaf. Simmer for 10 minutes. Refrigerate. To serve, wash the fish and squeeze the lime juice over it. Refrigerate for no more than 1 hour. Reheat the sauce slowly. Arrange the fish in a large skillet, spoon the sauce over it, and cook according to the Canadian rule: measure the fish at its thickest part and allow 8 to 10 minutes to the inch. Remove the bay leaf and serve the fish with its sauce over boiled potatoes or rice. The New Elegant but Easy Cookbook

Preparation In a nonstick pan, sauté the onions in hot oil until they begin to soften and color. When they color, add the garlic and jalapeño and cook for 30 seconds. Add the oregano, olives, cinnamon, and capers to the onion mixture and stir. Squeeze the tomatoes between your fingers and add, with the bay leaf. Simmer for 10 minutes. Refrigerate. To serve, wash the fish and squeeze the lime juice over it. Refrigerate for no more than 1 hour. Reheat the sauce slowly. Arrange the fish in a large skillet, spoon the sauce over it, and cook according to the Canadian rule: measure the fish at its thickest part and allow 8 to 10 minutes to the inch. Remove the bay leaf and serve the fish with its sauce over boiled potatoes or rice. The New Elegant but Easy Cookbook