Description
This Red Snapper a la Veracruzana recipe features tender red snapper fillets topped with a flavorful tomato-based sauce, accompanied by sauteed zucchini and squash. A delicious and vibrant dish inspired by Veracruz cuisine.
Ingredients
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For the Sauce:
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/3 cup white onion, finely diced
- 2 cups roma tomatoes, seeds removed and diced small about 3 tomatoes
- 2 tbsp jarred pickled jalapenos, very finely diced
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup pimiento stuffed olives, sliced
- 1 tbsp capers, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
For the Red Snapper:
- 2 [6 - 8 ounce] filets of red snapper (or any white, flakey fish)
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
For the Zucchini and Squash:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and sliced thin
- 1 medium squash, cut in half lengthwise and sliced thin
- kosher salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 1 lime, cut into wedges for serving
Instructions
- For the Sauce: Heat a skillet with olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion. Cook until the onions are tender. Add tomatoes, jalapeno, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3 minutes. Add canned tomatoes, then olives, capers, oregano, lime juice, and parsley. Simmer while preparing the fish.
- For the Red Snapper: Season fish with salt and pepper. Cook in a hot skillet until nearly opaque. Flip and cook until golden brown.
- For the Zucchini and Squash: In the same skillet, cook zucchini and squash until tender and golden.
- To serve, arrange squash and zucchini on a platter. Top with fish and sauce. Serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 450 kcal
- Sugar: Approximately 7g
- Sodium: Approximately 1100mg
- Fat: Approximately 25g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 25g
- Fiber: Approximately 7g
- Protein: Approximately 35g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 70mg