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huachinango (red snapper) a la veracruzana

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Isabel Vela
San Antonio, TX

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.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For huachinango (red snapper) a la veracruzana

  • 4 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2
    onions, sliced
  • 2
    cloves of garlic, chopped
  • 2
    green bell peppers or jalapenos, sliced
  • 5
    tomatoes, sliced
  • 3
    bay leaves
  • 5 oz
    green olives
  • 1 oz
    capers
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive juice
  • 2 Tbsp
    jalapeno juice
  • salt to taste
  • 4
    small whole red snappers

How To Make huachinango (red snapper) a la veracruzana

  • 1
    In a large sauce pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  • 2
    Saute the onion and garlic for 30 seconds. Add the peppers and saute for another 30 seconds.
  • 3
    Add 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.
  • 4
    Serve with white rice if desired.

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