huachinango (red snapper) a la veracruzana
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This is a lovely dish using Huachinango (red snapper). There are many versions of this recipe but a true Veracruz style sauce should contain tomatoes, onion, garlic, capers, and green olives.
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prep time
cook time
10 Min
method
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yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 - onions, sliced
- 2 - cloves of garlic, chopped
- 2 - green bell peppers or jalapenos, sliced
- 5 - tomatoes, sliced
- 3 - bay leaves
- 5 ounces green olives
- 1 ounce capers
- 2 tablespoons olive juice
- 2 tablespoons jalapeno juice
- - salt to taste
- 4 - small whole red snappers
How To Make huachinango (red snapper) a la veracruzana
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Step 1In a large sauce pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
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Step 2Saute the onion and garlic for 30 seconds. Add the peppers and saute for another 30 seconds.
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Step 3Add the tomatoes, bay leaves, olives, capers, olive juice, jalapeno juice and salt and let boil for 4 minutes; add snapper and cook just until done. 3-5 minutes.
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Step 4Serve with white rice if desired.
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