Pescado a la Veracruzana
in The Too Busy to Diet Blog on October 31, 2022
( Coastal Fish Dish)
Sylvia Klinger, Too Busy to Diet’s Hispanic Dietitian colleague has shared a tasty fish treat.
This dish is great because not only is it tasty, quick and easy, but it is also nutritious with low-fat fish and tomatoes.
Tomatoes are the major dietary source of lypocene that reduces risk of heart disease and cancer.
Ingredients
2 teaspoons olive oil
½ medium white onion, thinly slice
4 to 6 tomatoes, chopped
½ jalapeño chile, seeded, chopped
¼ cup canned diced pimentos
¼ cup green olives
¼ cup capers
2 fresh thyme sprigs or ¼ teaspoon thyme
2 fresh marjoram sprigs or ¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
1 laurel leaf
4 red snapper filets or white fish
½ teaspoon salt
Pepper to taste
Preparation:
- In a large skillet, heat the oil at medium heat and cook the onions until tender. Stir in the tomatoes chile, pimentos, olives, capers and herbs.
- Seasoned fish filets with salt and pepper and place over the tomato sauce. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes or until fish is fully cooked.
Serves: 4 servings