Fish Veracruz

Serves 8 people

Fish
1 1/2 pounds red snapper or halibut fillets
1/2 cup (about 4) lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)

Sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup (1 small) sliced onion
1 cup (1 small) green bell pepper strips
3 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/3 cup dry white wine
2-1/2 cups (24-ounce jar) chunky salsa
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup ORTEGAŽ Sliced Jalapeņos Slices
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1 tablespoon capers
Fresh cilantro sprigs (optional)
Lime wedges (optional)

Fish
Arrange fish in 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Sprinkle with lime juice and salt. Cover; refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.

Sauce
Heat vegetable oil in large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 to 2 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add wine; cook for 1 minute.

Stir in salsa, tomato sauce, jalapeņos, olives and capers. Bring to a boil. Place fish in sauce. Reduce heat to low; cover. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with fork.

Serve with sauce, garnished with cilantro and lime wedges.




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