For a milder flavor, remove the seeds and membranes from the jalapeño before chopping. Feel free to substitute other white fish fillets, such as cod or halibut, for the red snapper. Serve with a side of rice or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
Veracruz-Style Red Snapper
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME25 mins
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TOTAL TIME45 mins
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SERVING2 People
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VIEWS895
Transport your taste buds to the vibrant shores of Veracruz with this simple yet exquisite dish. Flaky red snapper is bathed in a zesty, herbaceous sauce bursting with the flavors of tomatoes, olives, and a touch of jalapeño heat.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate16 g
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Cholesterol73 mg
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Fiber4 g
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Protein43 g
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Saturated Fat4 g
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Sodium1034 mg
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Sugar3 g
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Fat25 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View Gather the ingredients.
02 Step
Recipe View Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
03 Step
Recipe View Make the sauce: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
04 Step
Recipe View Stir in capers and caper juice. Add tomatoes, olives, and jalapeño; cook and stir until tomatoes begin to collapse and jalapeño softens, about 3 minutes.
05 Step
Recipe View Remove from the heat and stir in oregano.
06 Step
Recipe View Make the snapper: Brush 1 teaspoon oil over the bottom of two small baking dishes. In each dish, add 1 tablespoon sauce, followed by a snapper fillet.
07 Step
Recipe View Season with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cover with more sauce, then drizzle lime juice over top.
08 Step
Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes.
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Hunter Hackett
Jun 2, 2025The caper juice really adds a unique tang to the sauce. Don't skip it!
Baron Sanford
Dec 7, 2024The fresh jalapeño adds just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be making this again!
Weldon Altenwerth
Nov 25, 2024This is now one of my go-to recipes for fish. Thank you for sharing!
Beau Towne
Oct 28, 2024Next time, I might try adding a little bit of white wine to the sauce for extra depth of flavor.
Isabella Bechtelar
Feb 25, 2024I made this for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. It's so easy to make and looks impressive.
Lee Kris
Jan 20, 2024Easy to follow and delicious! I love how fresh and vibrant the flavors are.
Tara Considine
Aug 29, 2023I used cod instead of red snapper and it turned out great. The sauce is what makes this dish special.
Dandre Mueller
Mar 18, 2023This recipe is amazing! The sauce is so flavorful and the snapper was perfectly cooked.
Stephany Mertz
Mar 9, 2023A simple yet elegant dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.