RED SNAPPER VERACRUZ STYLE

RED SNAPPER VERACRUZ STYLE image

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 T olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic minced
1 can (16 oz) diced tomatoes
1 t salt
1/4 t pepper
1 1/2 lbs red snapper filet (other fish even shrimp may be substituted)
1/4 cup sliced pimento stuffed green olives

Steps:

1. Combine oil, onion and garlic in 1 qt. glass measuring pitcher. Cover with plastic wrap. Cook in microwave oven 2 minutes at high. Stir after 1 minute. 2. Add tomatoes, salt and pepper to mixture in pitcher; stir. Cook covered in microwave 3 minutes at High. 3. Arrange red snapper fillets skin-side down in an 8 in. square or a 2 quart glass baking dish with thicker portions on the outside. Pour sauce over fish. Sprinkle with olives. Cover with plastic wrap. 4. Cook in microwave on High for 8 to 9 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested; rotate dish one hallf turn once. 5. Remove from oven and let stand covered for 4 minutes.