TILAPIA/SNAPPER VERA CRUZ STYLE

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This is an affordable, easy dish if you use tilapia. Your guests will be impressed with your "from scratch" recipe.

Provided by terry edwards

Categories     Fish

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 8oz fil tilapia fillets
1 medium poblano
1 medium anaheim pepper or green bell pepper
1 small jalepeno pepper
1 medium spanish onion
14oz can(s) fire roasted tomatoes
1/4 c olive oil
1/2 c chopped spanish olives with pimentos
1/4 c capers well drained
2 medium bay leaves, dried
2 Tbsp dried oregano
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black or white pepper
4 clove minced garlic
1 tsp chipotle chili powder

Steps:

  • 1. Add oil to large skillet and pre-heat. Salt and pepper the filets and place in heated pan and lightly saute on both sides. Place the filets in a oiled oven dish and set aside.
  • 2. Chop the onion and add to the pan used to cook the fish and cook on medium heat.
  • 3. Add the minced garlic and chopped peppers to the pan and cook for approximately 5-8 minutes.
  • 4. Add the tomatoes,oregano,bay leaves,salt,chili powder and pepper to the pan and bring to a boil. Then reduce and simmmer for 10 minutes
  • 5. Add the chopped olives and drained capers and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • 6. Pour the tomato/pepper mixture on top of the fish filets and cook in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes
  • 7. Serve hot and add your favorite cheese if desired

Joshua bond
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion.


Lamar Abu zayyad
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I love how this dish is both flavorful and healthy.


Sunizia
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This is my go-to recipe for tilapia or snapper. It's always delicious.


MD SAKIBUL HASAN
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


SHISHIR Ahamed
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This recipe is a winner!


Namatovu Ruth
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I'm definitely going to make this dish again.


Sronick Thapa
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover fish.


rex
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The tomatoes, capers, and olives really complement each other.


Tay han Bie
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious.


shahzad Abbasi
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was tangy and flavorful, and the fish was cooked just right.


Kholo Mfobo
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This dish is a great way to enjoy tilapia or snapper. The sauce is light and flavorful, and the fish is cooked perfectly.


Kosoe Htike
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The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I especially liked the addition of capers and olives.


Sorry not Sorry
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I love how easy it was to make this dish. I was able to have a delicious and authentic-tasting meal on the table in under 30 minutes. It's definitely a keeper!


Esther Vihlborg
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This Tilapia Snapper Vera Cruz style dish was an absolute delight! The flavors were incredibly well-balanced, with the acidity of the tomatoes and capers perfectly complementing the richness of the fish. The olives and raisins added a touch of sweetn