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Veracruz-Style Fish

Fish combined with a zesty combination of tomatoes, olives, capers and jalapenos

Recipe concept developed by The Culinary Institute of America

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Time:

Hands On: 50 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

Servings:

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds talapia or halibut fillets, thawed if frozen, fillets cut in half
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Pure Wesson® Canola Oil
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 can (14.5 oz each) Hunt's® Diced Tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 jar (5.75 oz each) stuffed green olives, drained
  • 1 jar (3.5 oz each) capers, drained, rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons sliced pickled jalapeno peppers
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
Directions
  1. Sprinkle both sides of fish with salt and pepper. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add fish; cook 4 minutes per side or until lightly browned. Remove from skillet; keep warm.
  2. Add onion and garlic to skillet; cook and stir 3 minutes or until tender. Add undrained tomatoes; cook an additional 3 to 5 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half.
  3. Add lime juice, sugar, olives, capers, jalapenos and oregano; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, return fish to skillet, cover and cook 5 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.

Cook's Tips
    Serve with Spanish rice and refried beans to complete your meal.


Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
Calories
215
% Daily Value*
Total fat
16%
11 g
Saturated fat
6%
1 g
Cholesterol
10%
30 MG
Sodium
44%
1,051 MG
Carbohydrate
3%
10 g
Dietary fiber
6%
2 g
Sugars
0%
5 g
Protein
42%
21 g
Vitamin A
9%
Vitamin C
27%
Calcium
9%
Iron
6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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