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Fish Veracruz
4.9 from 108 votes

Fish Veracruz

Fish Veracruz showcases tilapia fillets simmered in a tangy sauce made from tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, olives, capers, jalapeños, and white wine. The sautéed vegetables and spicy, briny condiments infuse the mild fish with vibrant Mediterranean flavors, resulting in a balanced dish with tender, flaky fish and a fragrant sauce.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 315 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tomato chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 onion thinly sliced, medium
  • ½ cup tomato sauce
  • 3 garlic minced, cloves
  • ½ cup black olives pitted and halfed, pitted
  • 1 Tablespoon capers rinsed and drained
  • 1 Tablespoon jalapeno pepper chopped, slices
  • ¼ cup white wine
  • 1 Tablespoon oregano
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 tilapia filets

Instructions

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  1. Sauté the vegetables: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped tomatoes, sliced bell peppers, and onion. Season with salt, stir, reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  2. Prepare the sauce: Add tomato sauce, minced garlic, olives, capers, jalapeño slices, and white wine to the skillet. Season with salt, black pepper, and oregano. Stir well to combine.
  3. Season the fish: Season both sides of the tilapia fillets with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place the fillets on top of the Veracruz sauce in the skillet.
  4. Cook the fish: Spoon some of the sauce over the tilapia fillets, cover with a lid, and cook over medium heat for 5-6 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve warm with your favorite sides!

Nutrition Information

Serving 314g Calories 315kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 11.7g (4%) Protein 31.4g (63%) Fat 16.1g (25%) Saturated Fat 3.2g (16%) Polyunsaturated Fat 12.9g (76%) Cholesterol 67mg (22%) Sodium 1108mg (46%) Fiber 3.7g (15%) Sugar 5.6g (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 315

% Daily Value*

Serving 314g
Calories 315kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 11.7g 4%
Protein 31.4g 63%
Fat 16.1g 25%
Saturated Fat 3.2g 16%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.9g 76%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 1108mg 46%
Fiber 3.7g 15%
Sugar 5.6g 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.