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Pescado A La Veracruzana

Pescado a la Veracruzana is a tasty fish dish made with a delicious tomato sauce of peppers, baby potatoes, onions, olives, capers and herbs. Ready in 30 minutes or less. iI’s a crowd pleaser. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 326 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 cups potatoes cambray with skin washed thoroughly.
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 Medium onion (white or yellow) Sliced thinly.
  • ½ red bell pepper yellow or orange will work too.
  • ½ green bell pepper
  • 1 Güero chile (yellow Mexican pepper) okay to skip if can't find one.
  • 1 large garlic cloves finelly chopped.
  • 3 small medium tomatoes chopped in small cubes.
  • 4 Tablespoons capers
  • ¼ cup green olives cut in halves.
  • 8 oz tomato sauce from a can (or a 210g box).
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 large bay leaves
  • 4 cup fish or vegetable stock
  • 1 ½ pound huachinango (red snapper) fish see notes on other fish types

Instructions

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  1. In a medium pot, add the potatoes and cover with water. Cook potatoes until they're half cooked. About 10 minutes.
  2. In a large skillet or wide pot, add the oil and heat over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the peppers and onions and saute for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and saute until soft and fragrant.
  4. Add the tomatoes, capers and olives and cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Add the dried herbs, fish stock and potatoes. Mix all ingredients well.
  6. Season with salt and pepper both sides of the fish.
  7. Add the fish to the skillet and cover with the sauce and vegetables. Cover with lid and cook for 10 minutes (or until fish is cooked through) over medium heat.
  8. Once the fish is cooked through, season with salt & pepper according taste.

Notes

  • The ideal fish to substitute for the red snapper, should have a thicker and firmer flesh like the following:
  • Grouper
  • Sea bass
  • Tilapia
  • Cod
  • Catfish
  • Queen snapper
  • Haddock

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 326kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 62mg (21%) Sodium 1402mg (58%) Potassium 1183mg (34%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 326

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 326kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 1402mg 58%
Potassium 1183mg 25%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 7g 14%

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