Veracruz-Style Fish Fillets

Carlos Lieja
Veracruz has not only gifted the world with the most amazing archeological sites and breathtaking landscapes, but also with its drool-worthy cuisine! Let olives, Jalapeño chiles, and güero chiles team up and work their magic when pouring this tasty combo over a delish fish fillet. Bring a piece of Mexico home by preparing this traditional pescado a la veracruzana!
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Ingredients
4
Portions
  • 1/4 cups olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 white onion, sliced
  • 4 tomatoes, blanched, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cups capers
  • 1/2 cups green olives, cut into round slices 
  • 1/2 cups parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 cup güero chile, with a bit of brine 
  • 2 leaves bay
  • 4 fish fillets
  • 1 pinch oregano
  • 1 pinch salt
Preparation
10 mins
10 mins
Easy
  • In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook garlic, onion, and tomato and mix until a thick sauce is obtained.
  • Add capers and olives and cook for 3 more minutes giving the flavors time to meld. Add parsley, güero chiles, and bay leaves and cook for 5 more minutes.
  • Add fish fillet and spoon güero chiles sauce over it. Sprinkle oregano and cover to cook through.
  • Serve Veracruz-style fish fillets.

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* * Information per 100g serving, percent daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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