Red Snapper Veracruzana (Huachinango A La Veracruzana) Recipe

Name: Red Snapper Veracruzana (Huachinango A La Veracruzana)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 3 garlic cloves; 2 dried bay leaves; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 3/4 cup olive oil (or less as desired); salt and pepper, to taste; 4 (6 ounce) red snapper fillets; For the Tomato Sauce; 3/4 cup olive oil; 7 garlic cloves, divided; 2 cups white onions, finely chopped; 2 1/4 lbs tomatoes, finely chopped; 3/4 cup pimento stuffed olive, finely chopped; 1/4 cup capers; 6 fresh bay leaves (or 3 dried); 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed dried oregano; 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried); 2 sprigs marjoram (or 1 teaspoon dried); salt, to taste; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 4 ounces guajillo chilies (from an 8-ounce can)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 garlic cloves
2 dried bay leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
3/4 cup olive oil (or less as desired)
salt and pepper, to taste
4 (6 ounce) red snapper fillets
For the Tomato Sauce
3/4 cup olive oil
7 garlic cloves, divided
2 cups white onions, finely chopped
2 1/4 lbs tomatoes, finely chopped
3/4 cup pimento stuffed olive, finely chopped
1/4 cup capers
6 fresh bay leaves (or 3 dried)
1 1/2 teaspoons crushed dried oregano
2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)
2 sprigs marjoram (or 1 teaspoon dried)
salt, to taste
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
4 ounces guajillo chilies (from an 8-ounce can)

1
To Prepare the Sauce:
2
Heat oil in saucepan. Brown 3 garlic cloves and discard. Mince remaining garlic.
3
Brown garlic and onion in oil. Add tomatoes, olives, capers, bay leaves, oregano, thyme, marjoram, salt, pepper and chilies.
4
Simmer 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Sauce will be thick. Remove from heat and set aside. Use as directed.
5
To Prepare the Fish:
6
In blender or food processor, blend lime juice, garlic, bay leaves, oregano, oil, salt and pepper to make a marinade. Place fish in large baking dish and pour marinade over it. Cover and marinate about 1 hour in the refrigerator.
7
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Remove fillets from marinade and place in another large baking dish. Bake until fish is done, about 15 minutes, basting with some of the tomato sauce occasionally. Do not overcook.
8
To serve, place fillets on a platter and cover with remaining sauce, which has been warmed. Any extra sauce can be served on the side, accompanied with white rice.

1278

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 3 garlic cloves, 2 dried bay leaves, 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Red Snapper Veracruzana (Huachinango A La Veracruzana) falls under the General 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.

Red Snapper Veracruzana (Huachinango A La Veracruzana)

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