FISH VERACRUZANA

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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 30m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 large new potatoes, scrubbed but not peeled, and cut in thirds
2 or 3 tablespoons canola oil
2 medium-size onions, thinly sliced
2 red, yellow or orange bell peppers, seeded and quartered
2 Anaheim chilies or 1 poblano chili, seeded and quartered
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons minced garlic
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 bunch cilantro, washed and dried
1 1/2 cups tomato puree
1 pound scrod, catfish or flounder, without skin and cut in chunks
1/2 lime, quartered

Steps:

  • Put potatoes through thick slicing blade of food processor.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in non-stick skillet or 3 tablespoons in regular skillet. Saute onions over medium high heat until they begin to take on color. Push to the side and add potatoes. Cook, stirring often, until potatoes begin to take on color.
  • Put bell peppers and chilies through thick slicing blade of food processor . Add to potatoes with lime juice, garlic and black pepper. Reduce heat and cook until potatoes and peppers are beginning to soften.
  • Chop cilantro and add 1/3 cup to skillet, along with tomato puree and fish. Cover fish with vegetables and cook until fish is done, about 8 minutes, depending on thickness of fish.
  • Serve the fish with the remaining chopped cilantro for garnish and the lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 415, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 327 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams, TransFat 0 grams

kamil butt
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5 stars!


Samirawit Birhanu
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This dish is a keeper.


Sk Mm
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit.


BD sad song Short video
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This is one of my favorite fish recipes.


Yusf Salar
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fish.


hayden deese
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This dish is so flavorful and satisfying.


Rachael Rundell
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The olives add a nice touch of saltiness.


K.M Ruus
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I love the way the capers add a briny flavor to this dish.


Donna Fraser
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are always delicious.


Mdrashed Md rashed
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce was so flavorful that I couldn't get enough of it.


Abebe Hunachew
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This dish is a great way to enjoy fresh fish. The flavors are light and refreshing.


Md Raka
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Mandilakhe Kalolo
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This was my first time making fish Veracruz, and it turned out great. The sauce was flavorful and the fish was cooked perfectly.


Joselio Haskins
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The combination of flavors is spot-on and the fish is always moist and flaky.


SHoaib Zainab
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This dish was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the fish was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.