Fish Veracruz

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Fish Veracruz

One of the most renowned dish of the gulfside port of Veracruz. The flavors of capers, jalapenos and olives are very Mediterranean, a reflection of the Spanish explorer Cortez' influence on this region.

Serves: 8

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	Ingredients 1-1/2 lbs red snapper or halibut fillets 1/2 cup lime juice 1/2 tsp salt 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 cup sliced onion 1 cup green bell pepper strips 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/3 cup dry white wine 2-1/2 cups Ortega Thick & Chunky Salsa 1/2 cup tomato sauce 1/4 cup jalapeno slices 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives 1 Tbsp capers Fresh cilantro sprigs (optional) Lime wedges (optional)

Method

Fish: Arrange fish in 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Sprinkle with lime juice and salt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.

Sauce: Heat vegetable oil in large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 to 2 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add wine then cook for 1 minute.

Stir in salsa, tomato sauce, jalapenos, olives and capers. Bring to a boil. Place fish in sauce. Reduce heat to low. Cook, covered, for 8 to 10 minutes or until fish flakes when tested with fork.

Serve with cilantro and lime.