SNAPPER VERACRUZ

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Perhaps one of the most celebrated Mexican fish dishes, this snapper recipe comes from the pretty seacoast town for which it was named. Use red snapper or rockfish. From Helena Unzueta on allrecipes.com.

Provided by ngibsonn

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup olive oil
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 lime, juiced
1/2 cup pimento stuffed olive, sliced
1/4 cup canned diced green chiles, drained
3 large tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
4 (8 ounce) red snapper fillets
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add green pepper, onion, and garlic, and cook until pepper is soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix in the white pepper, cinnamon, lime juice, olives, and chiles; cook for 2 more minutes, to blend the flavors.
  • Stir in the tomatoes, and cook until thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the snapper filets into a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Pour the tomato sauce over the filets, and bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
  • Stir in the capers just before serving.

Samim Islam
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I made this dish for a special occasion and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about it.


Mabret Fileke
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This dish is a bit pricey, but it's worth it. The snapper is so fresh and flavorful.


Vinny Phanphouvong
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I loved this dish. The sauce is amazing.


Farida's life
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover fish. I always have some leftover salmon or tilapia, and this is a great way to use it up.


David Tikvah
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. I highly recommend this dish.


Marcus Hlungwani
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll add more spices next time.


Dhuha Alzaidi
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. It's a great weeknight meal.


MD Zaheer
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I used a different type of salsa and it turned out great. I think this dish is very versatile.


Antonella Hincapie
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The sauce was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed the dish.


Nour Hany
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This dish was easy to make and didn't take too long. I will definitely be making it again.


charles lukas
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I substituted tilapia for the snapper and it was still very good.


Amits Adoubi
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. The sauce was especially flavorful.


Juanita Granberry
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Sobus Mia
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the snapper was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


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