tilapia/snapper vera cruz style

(1 RATING)
22 Pinches
miramar beach, FL
Updated on Aug 21, 2012

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

prep time 30 Min
cook time 40 Min
method ---
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 8oz fil - tilapia fillets
  • 1 medium poblano
  • 1 medium anaheim pepper or green bell pepper
  • 1 small jalepeno pepper
  • 1 medium spanish onion
  • 14oz cans fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped spanish olives with pimentos
  • 1/4 cup capers well drained
  • 2 medium bay leaves, dried
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black or white pepper
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder

How To Make tilapia/snapper vera cruz style

  • Step 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.
  • Step 2
    Chop the onion and add to the pan used to cook the fish and cook on medium heat.
  • Step 3
    Add the minced garlic and chopped peppers to the pan and cook for approximately 5-8 minutes.
  • Step 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
  • Step 5
    Add the chopped olives and drained capers and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Step 6
    Pour the tomato/pepper mixture on top of the fish filets and cook in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes
  • Step 7
    Serve hot and add your favorite cheese if desired

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