Veracruz Style Tilapia Pescado A La Veracruzana Recipes

PESCADO A LA VERACRUZANA

Steps:

• In a medium pot, add the potatoes and cover with water. Cook potatoes until they're half cooked. About 10 minutes.
• In a large skillet or wide pot, add the oil and heat over medium-high heat.
• Add the peppers and onions and saute for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and saute until soft and fragrant.
• Add the tomatoes, capers and olives and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add the dried herbs, fish stock and potatoes. Mix all ingredients well.
• Season with salt and pepper both sides of the fish.
• Add the fish to the skillet and cover with the sauce and vegetables. Cover with lid and cook for 10 minutes (or until fish is cooked through) over medium heat.
• Once the fish is cooked through, season with salt & pepper according taste.

VERACRUZ STYLE TILAPIA

Steps:

• Prepare the broiler by coating the pan with cooking spray.
• Coat the fish fillets completely wih cooking spray.
• Combine the cumin salt and pepper and sprinkle all over the fish.
• The fillets will cook 5 minutes on each side (watch caefully if your fillets are thin).
• While fish broils, combine the remaining ingredients to make the salsa.
• Serve the fillets with 1/2 cup of salsa.
• When spliting the recipe for 2 I will make the entire salsa portion and freeze it for future use, this recipe is also wonderful with lean pork chops.