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Snapper Veracruz (Huachinango a la Veracruzana)

30 min
10 min prep
20 min cook
Serves 4
Unsaved Snapper Veracruz (Huachinango a la Veracruzana)

Ingredients

Serves 4

  • 1 tbsp Sunflower oil with garlic and herb flavors
  • 1/2 cup(s) Red onions, thin sliced
  • 16 oz Tomato garlic salsa
  • 14 1/2 oz Petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup(s) Green olives, pitted, sliced or chopped
  • 2 tbsp Non pareil capers
  • 2 each Bay leaves, broken in half
  • 1/2 tsp Dried oregano
  • 4 each Snapper fillets, thawed
  • 1/4 cup(s) Fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet on medium-high. Add oil and onions and sauté 4 to 5 minutes until onions start to soften.
  2. Reduce heat to medium and add salsa, tomatoes, olives, capers, bay leaves and oregano. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer for 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Turn heat down to medium-low. Carefully place snapper in simmering sauce, cover and simmer 7 to 9 minutes or until fish turns completely white and is cooked through.
  4. Remove from pan and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

17gCarbs
9gFat
32gProtein

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

  • Amount Per Serving
    Calories280
  • Calories
    • 280
  • Total Fat
    • 9g
    • 14%
  • Saturated Fat
    • 2g
    • 8%
  • Trans Fat
    • 0g
  • Cholesterol
    • 50mg
    • 17%
  • Sodium
    • 1480mg
    • 62%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    • 17g
    • 6%
  • Dietary Fiber
    • 6g
    • 24%
  • Total Sugars
    • 8g
  • Protein
    • 32g
  • Vitamin A
    • 25%
  • Vitamin C
    • 35%
  • Calcium
    • 15%
  • Iron
    • 10%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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