Huachinango a la Veracruzana

Huachinango a la Veracruzana

A vibrant Mexican red snapper baked with olives, capers, and tomatoes in a savory Veracruz-style sauce.

⏱ 45 minServes 4Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs red snapper fillets
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup green olives, pitted
  • 3 tablespoons capers
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. 2Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté onion and garlic until softened, about 3 minutes.
  3. 3Add crushed tomatoes, olives, capers, bay leaves, and oregano to the skillet and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. 4Season snapper fillets with salt and pepper, then arrange them in a baking dish.
  5. 5Pour the tomato sauce over the fish, covering it evenly.
  6. 6Bake for 20-25 minutes until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  7. 7Remove bay leaves and serve hot with rice or tortillas.

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