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.
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
Instructions
For the Sauce
- Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
- When hot, but not smoking, add onions and garlic. Cook until onions are tender.
- Add tomatoes and jalapenos. Season with oregano, salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes.
- 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
- With a paper towel, pat dry the tilapia. Then, season with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a medium skillet, heat olive oil over-medium high heat.
- 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.
- Remove fish from the skillet and place on a plate lined with paper towels for oil absorption.
For Serving
- Serve fish over a bed of vegetables. Then, top with tomato sauce. Enjoy!