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Fish a la Veracruz
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Fish a la Veracruz

Fish a la Veracruz is a traditional dish from the Mexican state of Veracruz. It comes together fairly quickly and it is served with a flavorful tomato sauce including olives and capers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 tilapia fillets
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 14.5 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 jalapeno, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup olives, pimento stuffed (sliced in half)
  • 1 tbsp drained capers
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

For the Sauce
  1. Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. When hot, but not smoking, add onions and garlic. Cook until onions are tender.
  3. Add tomatoes and jalapenos. Season with oregano, salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes.
  4. Turn down the heat and add capers and olives. Let simmer for about 10 minutes while you prepare and cook the fish.
For the Fish
  1. With a paper towel, pat dry the tilapia. Then, season with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. In a medium skillet, heat olive oil over-medium high heat.
  3. When oil is hot, add fish and cook for about 6 minutes or until almost cooked through. Press with a spatula if necessary. Then, flip and cook the other side, about 3 more minutes.
  4. Remove fish from the skillet and place on a plate lined with paper towels for oil absorption.
For Serving
  1. Serve fish over a bed of vegetables. Then, top with tomato sauce. Enjoy!