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tilapia/snapper vera cruz style

(1 rating)
Recipe by
terry edwards
miramar beach, FL

This is an affordable, easy dish if you use tilapia. Your guests will be impressed with your "from scratch" recipe.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 40 Min

Ingredients For tilapia/snapper vera cruz style

  • 4 8oz fil
    tilapia fillets
  • 1 md
    poblano
  • 1 md
    anaheim pepper or green bell pepper
  • 1 sm
    jalepeno pepper
  • 1 md
    spanish onion
  • 14oz can
    fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1/4 c
    olive oil
  • 1/2 c
    chopped spanish olives with pimentos
  • 1/4 c
    capers well drained
  • 2 md
    bay leaves, dried
  • 2 Tbsp
    dried oregano
  • 1 tsp
    kosher salt
  • 1 tsp
    black or white pepper
  • 4 clove
    minced garlic
  • 1 tsp
    chipotle chili powder

How To Make tilapia/snapper vera cruz style

  • 1
    Add oil to large skillet and pre-heat. Salt and pepper the filets and place in heated pan and lightly saute on both sides. Place the filets in a oiled oven dish and set aside.
  • 2
    Chop the onion and add to the pan used to cook the fish and cook on medium heat.
  • 3
    Add the minced garlic and chopped peppers to the pan and cook for approximately 5-8 minutes.
  • 4
    Add the tomatoes,oregano,bay leaves,salt,chili powder and pepper to the pan and bring to a boil. Then reduce and simmmer for 10 minutes
  • 5
    Add the chopped olives and drained capers and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • 6
    Pour the tomato/pepper mixture on top of the fish filets and cook in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes
  • 7
    Serve hot and add your favorite cheese if desired

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