Tilapia Veracruz Style

Bring the flavors of the sea and earth to the table with this fabulous entrée!

Tilapia Veracruz Style

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15 minutes

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4 servings

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Nutrition Info

  • 1 Serving
  • 300
  • 8g
    (Saturated Fat 1 1/2g, Trans Fat 1g)
  • 60mg
  • 1730mg
  • 33g
    (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 5g)
  • 25g
  • Percent Daily Value*
  • 20%
  • 35%
  • 10%
  • 20%
  • Exchanges
  • 2 1/2
  • 1/2
  • 1 1/2
  • 1
  • Carbohydrate Choices
  • 2

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

Tips & Techniques

  • High Altitude (3500-6500 ft):

    No change.

  • Fabulous Fish

    Fish is a lean protein source that supplies amino acids that give structure to the body in skin, cell membranes and muscles.

  • Serve With

    Serve this delicious fish and sauce with hot cooked white rice.

Ingredients

  • 1  teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2  cup finely chopped onion
  • 2  teaspoons finely chopped garlic
  • 1  can (15 oz) Muir Glen® organic diced tomatoes
  • 1  medium green bell pepper, cut into julienne strips
  • 2  jalapeño chiles (from 7-oz can), drained
  • 1/2  teaspoon salt
  • 1/2  teaspoon pepper
  • 3  dried bay leaves
  • 1  teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1/4  cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4  cup large pimiento-stuffed olives, coarsely chopped
  • 1/4  cup capers, drained
  • 1  tablespoon margarine or butter
  • 1  lb tilapia or red snapper fillets
  • 3  or 4 jalapeño chiles (from 7-oz can), drained, seeded and cut into wedges, if desired
  • 2  cups hot cooked white or brown rice

Directions

  1. 1In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until tender. Stir in tomatoes. Heat to boiling. Stir in bell pepper and 2 jalapeño chiles. Cook uncovered 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in salt, pepper, bay leaves, oregano and cilantro. Cover; cook 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in olives and capers. Cover; cook 5 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
  2. 2Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 12-inch skillet, heat margarine over medium-high heat. To seal in juices, cook fish in butter just until golden brown on each side. Place fish in baking dish. Spoon tomato mixture over fish.
  3. 3Bake 17 to 22 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork. Garnish with 3 or 4 jalapeño chiles.

Categories: Course, Main Dishes, Cuisine, Mexican

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