tilapia/snapper vera cruz style
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This is an affordable, easy dish if you use tilapia. Your guests will be impressed with your "from scratch" recipe.
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prep time
30 Min
cook time
40 Min
method
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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
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Step 1Add 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.
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Step 2Chop the onion and add to the pan used to cook the fish and cook on medium heat.
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Step 3Add the minced garlic and chopped peppers to the pan and cook for approximately 5-8 minutes.
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Step 4Add 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
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Step 5Add the chopped olives and drained capers and simmer for 5 minutes.
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Step 6Pour the tomato/pepper mixture on top of the fish filets and cook in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes
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Step 7Serve hot and add your favorite cheese if desired
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