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Snapper Veracruz

By: VARISSUL  
"Perhaps one of the most celebrated Mexican fish dishes, this snapper recipe comes from the pretty seacoast town for which it was named. Use red snapper or rockfish."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1/2 cup pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced
  • 1/4 cup canned diced green chiles, drained
  • 3 large tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
  • 4 (8 ounce) fillets red snapper
  • 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add green pepper, onion, and garlic, and cook until pepper is soft, about 5 minutes. Mix in the white pepper, cinnamon, lime juice, olives, and chiles; cook for 2 more minutes, to blend the flavors. Stir in the tomatoes, and cook until thickened, about 10 minutes.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the snapper filets into a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour the tomato sauce over the filets, and bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Stir in the capers just before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 214 | Total Fat: 10.1g | Cholesterol: 41mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by LINDA MCLEAN 
Was not impressed with this recipe. I'm not big on a lot of ingredients smothering my fish,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by JRYAN12 
This is an easy, light and interesting dish - my husband loves it, and even my one-year old... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2007 by SWEETJAM Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I will start this by saying that I love snapper veracruz and order it often out. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2006 by Kathy 
Excellent recipe. I used RoTel canned tomatoes with cilantro, lime and chilis. Also added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2003 by ROSALIND PARAGUS 
Very colorful and delicious! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2008 by ckirch1 
I live in Mexico, so I consider myself semi-knowledgeable when it comes to Mexican tastes. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2008 by FieldGreens 
I actually visited Veracruz a couple of years ago and can confidently say that this tastes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2009 by 7th Angel of Death 
Nothing like having fresh snapper cooked on the beach. I'm not a big fan of fish but I love... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2008 by Auntie Woman 
Love this! My husband doesn't eat cinnamon or onions so I added extra garlic and yellow and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2007 by ban[anna] pancakes 
This is almost identical to the snapper veracruz I had this summer in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.... MORE

 
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