Pescado a La Veracruzana
Pescado a la Veracruzana is a traditional Mexican dish from the state of Veracruz. It's a flavorful fish dish cooked with tomatoes, olives, capers, and a variety of spices.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
- Bay leaves - 2
- Jalapeno - 1, seeded and chopped
- Capers - 2 tablespoons
- Green olives - 1/2 cup, pitted and sliced
- Tomatoes - 4, chopped
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1, chopped
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- White fish fillets - 4
Let's Get Started
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, olives, capers, jalapeno, bay leaves, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the fish fillets to the skillet and spoon some of the sauce over the top.
- Cover the skillet and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.
- Serve the fish hot, with the sauce spooned over the top.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 15g
- Protein: 25g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 5g
