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Filete de Pescado Veracruzana
A heart-healthy rendition of the classic Mexican dish, Filete de Pescado Veracruzana, featuring white fish fillets in a vibrant sauce of tomato, onion, olives, capers, and herbs, embracing Mediterranean principles for a nutrient-rich meal.
45 min4 servingsmexicanmain course
Ingredients
- 4 pieces fish
- 2 cups tomatoes
- 1 large onion
- 0.5 cup olives
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 2 pieces chiles
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 0.25 cup parsley
- 1 lemon lemon juice
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2Finely chop the onion, garlic, parsley, and slice the tomatoes.
- 3Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sautéing until soft.
- 4Add tomatoes, olives, capers, and chiles to the skillet. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5Place the fish fillets in a single layer in a baking dish.
- 6Pour the tomato mixture over the fish, ensuring the fillets are well covered.
- 7Squeeze lemon juice over the top and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- 8Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- 9Serve hot, garnished with lemon slices and additional parsley if desired.
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