huachinango (red snapper) a la veracruzana

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12 Pinches
San Antonio, TX
Updated on May 24, 2011

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.

prep time
cook time 10 Min
method ---
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

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

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