RED SNAPPER VERA CRUZ

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Marinated in lime juice, these mouthwatering fish fillets are truly special, thanks to their delicate flavor and zippy cooked sauce.-Mike Bass, Alvin, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

VERA CRUZ SAUCE:
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
12 pitted green olives, cut in half
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
FISH:
4 red snapper fillets (8 ounces each)
2 tablespoons lime juice
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, olives, jalapenos, capers, bay leaf, salt, oregano and pepper. Cook for 10 minutes or until sauce is reduced by half. Remove from the heat; discard bay leaf. Keep warm., Sprinkle fillets with lime juice, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes. Place flour in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, whisk eggs and milk. Drain and discard lime juice. Coat fillets with flour, then dip in egg mixture., In a large skillet, fry fillets in butter and oil for 8-10 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with sauce.

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Ramkishor Mandal
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat fish. My kids love the tangy sauce.


Seo Services
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I love the way the sauce thickens as it cooks. It's perfect for spooning over the fish and rice.


Katlego Freedom
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This is a great dish to serve at a party. It's easy to make ahead of time, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Frank Loya
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover fish. I often make it with salmon or trout.


Skhumbuzo Khoza
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I love the bright, fresh flavors of this dish. It's perfect for a summer meal.


Qasim Aliza13
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Delowar Hossain
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different types of fish, and it's always delicious.


Li Si
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This recipe is a great way to showcase the delicate flavor of red snapper. The sauce is light and flavorful, and it doesn't overpower the fish.


Inam Cake
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I love the way the flavors of the fish, tomatoes, olives, and capers come together in this dish. It's a perfect balance of flavors.


sardar mohsan
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious! The fish is cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


maryam mohammadi
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The fish was flaky and moist, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


mdtawhid arafat
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This recipe is a great way to cook red snapper. The fish is cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


shikarchi salarzai
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The fish is flaky and moist, and the sauce is light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Punal Nawaz
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing! The fish is cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


Elliott Frog
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I made this recipe for a dinner party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the fish and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


jaspreet kaur
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This was my first time cooking red snapper, and it turned out great! The fish was flaky and moist, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ssekate Moses
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I love the bright, fresh flavors of this dish. The snapper is cooked perfectly, and the sauce is light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


Odunayo Bolakale
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This recipe is a keeper! The flavors of the snapper, tomatoes, olives, and capers are perfectly balanced. I served it with rice and a side of roasted vegetables, and it was a hit with my family.