Red Snapper, Veracruz Style

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
66%
Red Snapper, Veracruz Style
45 min.
6
225kcal

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Transport your taste buds to the coastal paradise of Veracruz with this vibrant and flavorful Red Snapper, Veracruz Style. This dish is not only a delightful celebration of fresh ingredients but also a healthy option that will impress family and friends alike. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is packed with an array of flavors that will tantalize your palate and leave you craving more.

Imagine succulent red snapper fillets perched atop a rich and tangy sauce made from ripe tomatoes, briny olives, and zesty jalapeños, all simmered to perfection with aromatic herbs and spices. The combination of ingredients creates a balance of savory and sweet with the delightful addition of raisins, offering a unique twist to a classic dish.

Ready in just 45 minutes and boasting only 225 calories per serving, this dish is not only simple to prepare but also a smart choice for nutritious dining. The preparation begins with a hearty tomato puree, followed by a quick sauté of onion and garlic that forms the flavorful base of the sauce. As the snapper bakes to tender perfection, the kitchen fills with mouthwatering aromas that will have everyone rushing to the table.

Whether you’re hosting a casual get-together or planning a special meal, Red Snapper, Veracruz Style is a show-stopping main course that is sure to delight. So why not gather your ingredients and embark on a culinary adventure that celebrates the vibrant flavors of Mexico?

Ingredients

  • small bay leaves 
  • 28  frangelico diced drained well canned
  • tablespoons capers drained
  • tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
  • large garlic clove chopped
  • 0.3 cup olive green pitted chopped
  •  jalapeno halved lengthwise
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • teaspoon oregano dried
  • tablespoons raisins 
  • 24 ounce snapper red
  • 0.3 cup onion white finely chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • potato masher
  • spatula
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Place drained tomatoes in medium bowl. Using potato masher, crush tomatoes to coarse puree.
  2. Drain again, reserving juices.
  3. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add onion and stir 30 seconds.
  5. Add garlic and stir 30 seconds.
  6. Add tomato puree and cook 1 minute.
  7. Add bay leaves, parsley, oregano, and 1/4 cup reserved tomato juices. Simmer until sauce thickens, about 3 minutes.
  8. Add olives, raisins, capers, and all remaining reserved tomato juices. Simmer until sauce thickens again, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  9. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  10. Spread 3 tablespoons sauce in bottom of 15x10x2-inch glass baking dish. Arrange fish atop sauce.
  11. Sprinkle fish lightly with salt and pepper. Spoon remaining sauce over.
  12. Bake uncovered until fish is just opaque in center, about 18 minutes. Using long spatula, transfer fish with sauce to plates.
  13. Garnish with pickled jalapeño halves.

Nutrition Facts

Calories225kcal
Protein42.61%
Fat46.3%
Carbs11.09%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.8
Glycemic Load
2.48
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
17.085217408512%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
2.88mg
Luteolin
0.15mg
Isorhamnetin
0.33mg
Kaempferol
3.57mg
Myricetin
0.22mg
Quercetin
6.34mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:224.98kcal
11.25%
Fat:11.5g
17.69%
Saturated Fat:1.71g
10.71%
Carbohydrates:6.2g
2.07%
Net Carbohydrates:5.05g
1.83%
Sugar:0.65g
0.72%
Cholesterol:41.96mg
13.99%
Sodium:237.32mg
10.32%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:23.81g
47.62%
Vitamin D:11.57µg
77.11%
Selenium:43.72µg
62.46%
Vitamin B12:3.4µg
56.7%
Vitamin K:31.55µg
30.05%
Vitamin B6:0.53mg
26.34%
Phosphorus:236.14mg
23.61%
Vitamin E:2.95mg
19.64%
Vitamin C:13.27mg
16.08%
Potassium:562.6mg
16.07%
Magnesium:43mg
10.75%
Vitamin B5:0.9mg
9.02%
Vitamin A:342.8IU
6.86%
Calcium:54.44mg
5.44%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.67%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.67%
Fiber:1.15g
4.6%
Iron:0.74mg
4.11%
Copper:0.08mg
3.91%
Zinc:0.49mg
3.28%
Folate:12.71µg
3.18%
Vitamin B3:0.55mg
2.75%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.66%
Source:Epicurious