TILAPIA/SNAPPER VERA CRUZ STYLE

Tilapia/Snapper Vera Cruz Style image

Provided by terry edwards

Categories Fish

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 8oz fil tilapia fillets
1 medium poblano
1 medium anaheim pepper or green bell pepper
1 small jalepeno pepper
1 medium spanish onion
14oz can(s) fire roasted tomatoes
1/4 c olive oil
1/2 c chopped spanish olives with pimentos
1/4 c capers well drained
2 medium bay leaves, dried
2 Tbsp dried oregano
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black or white pepper
4 clove minced garlic
1 tsp chipotle chili powder

Steps:

1. Add oil to large skillet and pre-heat. Salt and pepper the filets and place in heated pan and lightly saute on both sides. Place the filets in a oiled oven dish and set aside.
2. Chop the onion and add to the pan used to cook the fish and cook on medium heat.
3. Add the minced garlic and chopped peppers to the pan and cook for approximately 5-8 minutes.
4. Add the tomatoes,oregano,bay leaves,salt,chili powder and pepper to the pan and bring to a boil. Then reduce and simmmer for 10 minutes
5. Add the chopped olives and drained capers and simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Pour the tomato/pepper mixture on top of the fish filets and cook in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes
7. Serve hot and add your favorite cheese if desired