RED SNAPPER (HUACHINANGO) IN VERACRUZ SAUCE

Red Snapper (Huachinango) in Veracruz Sauce image

Provided by Galley Wench

Categories Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 large poblano pepper, seeded and chopped (green peppers can be substitued)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
10 spanish-style stuffed green olives, sliced
2 jalapenos, escabeche (pickled, or substitute fresh, adjust to taste)
2 tablespoons sherry wine
2 tablespoons capers
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
6 (4 ounce) red snapper fillets
2 tablespoons lime juice
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

Season the fish with lime juice, salt and pepper and set aside.
Sauce:.
Heat oil in large skillet and saute the garlic, onion and poblano or green pepper until the onions are translucent.
Add the tomatoes, cilantro, olives, chiles, sherry, capers, oregano, thyme and white pepper.
Simmer for 10 minutes.
Place fish in baking dish and pour the sauce over the fish.
Bake at 375 for 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.8, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 60.5, Sodium 285.1, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 3.4, Protein 34.5