Veracruz-Style Red Snapper

May 29, 2018
30 Min Prep
Veracruz-Style Red Snapper

This classic Mexican-style fish recipe is so simple and flavourful. Perfect with crusty bread and good wine.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/4 c olive oil
  • 1 C finely chopped yellow onion
  • 1 clove finely minced garlic
  • 2 C canned tomatoes
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 2 lb red snapper fillets
  • 1/4 C green olives
  • 2 tbsp capers
  • Lime wedges
  • Handful of flat-leaf parsley, chopped

METHOD

Preheat oven to 350Heat oil in a large skillet and cook the onion until soft—approximately 5-7 minutes.Add the garlic, tomatoes, salt, and pepper and cook for about 5 minutes. If you've used full tomatoes, gently break them apart as they cook.Arrange red snapper in a 3-quart (9x13 inch) baking dish and pour the sauce over the fish. Dress with chopped olives and capers.Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the snapper flakes easily. Scatter with the parsley mix just out of the oven and serve with crusty bread.