Abuelo'S Tilapia Veracruz Recipe

Name: Abuelo'S Tilapia Veracruz
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tilapia fillets; 1/2 teaspoon Lawry's Seasoned Salt; 1 tablespoon clarified butter; Veracruz Sauce; 1 teaspoon butter, Clarified; 1/2 teaspoon garlic, chopped; 4 scallops; 2 shrimp, peeled; 1/4 cup diced tomato; 6 poblano peppers, roasted and julienned into 1/4-inch pieces; 1 dash Lawry's Seasoned Salt; 1 tablespoon white wine; 1/4 cup major peter's bloody mary mix; 1 guero chile; 2 green olives, sliced

Servings: persons

2 tilapia fillets
1/2 teaspoon Lawry's Seasoned Salt
1 tablespoon clarified butter
Veracruz Sauce
1 teaspoon butter, Clarified
1/2 teaspoon garlic, chopped
4 scallops
2 shrimp, peeled
1/4 cup diced tomato
6 poblano peppers, roasted and julienned into 1/4-inch pieces
1 dash Lawry's Seasoned Salt
1 tablespoon white wine
1/4 cup major peter's bloody mary mix
1 guero chile
2 green olives, sliced

1
Season 2 Tilapia filets with Lawry's seasoned salt.
2
Place 1 tablespoon clarified butter in saute pan.
3
Preheat pan over medium flame.
4
Place Tilapia filets in saute pan with the skin side facing up.
5
Saute for 1 minute.
6
Turn filets and place in oven at 400F for 2 minutes to finish.
7
Prepare Veracruz sauce and ladle sauce over fish, leaving the ends of the fish exposed.
8
For the sauce:
9
Heat butter over medium heat.
10
Add garlic, scallops and shrimp.
11
Saute for 1 minute.
12
Add tomatoes, poblano strips and seasoning. Continue cooking for 30 seconds.
13
Add white wine to mixture and reduce.
14
Add Bloody Mary Mix, chile guero and olives. Continue cooking for 1 minute.
15
Remove from flame and pour over fish.
16
Note: Make sure the edges of the fish are not covered with sauce. Sauce should be bright and loose, not thick and dry.

134

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tilapia fillets, 1/2 teaspoon Lawry's Seasoned Salt, 1 tablespoon clarified butter, Veracruz Sauce, and more.

Yes, Abuelo'S Tilapia Veracruz falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Abuelo'S Tilapia Veracruz

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