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Mouthwatering Veracruz Red Snapper: Easy, Flavorful

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 2tablespoonsolive oil

  • ½mediumwhite onion, diced

  • 3clovesgarlic, minced

  • 1tablespooncapers

  • 1tablespooncaper juice

  • 1cupcherry tomatoes, halved

  • ⅓cuppitted, sliced green olives (such as Castelvetrano)

  • 1mediumjalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped

  • 2teaspoonschopped fresh oregano

  • 2teaspoonsolive oil

  • 2(7 ounce)red snapper fillets

  • ½teaspooncayenne pepper, or more to taste

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 2mediumlimes, juiced

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

  2. Make the sauce: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in capers and caper juice.

  3. Add tomatoes, olives, and jalapeño; cook and stir until tomatoes begin to collapse and jalapeño softens, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in oregano.

  4. Make the snapper: Brush 1 teaspoon oil over the bottom of two small baking dishes. In each dish, add 1 tablespoon sauce, followed by a snapper fillet. Season with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cover with more sauce, then drizzle lime juice over top.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe2
Calories452
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
25g 		32%
Saturated Fat
4g 		18%
Cholesterol
73mg 		24%
Sodium
1034mg 		45%
Total Carbohydrate
16g 		6%
Dietary Fiber
4g 		15%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
43g 		86%
Vitamin C
44mg 		49%
Calcium
131mg 		10%
Iron
2mg 		11%
Potassium
1148mg 		24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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