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Tilapia Veracruz Style
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Fabulous Fish
Fish is a lean protein source that supplies amino acids that give structure to the body in skin, cell membranes and muscles.
Serve With
Serve this delicious fish and sauce with hot cooked white rice.
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Tilapia Veracruz Style

Bring the flavors of the sea and earth to the table with this fabulous entrée! From eatbetteramerica.
Prep Time:15 min
Start to Finish:40 min
makes:4 servings

1teaspoon olive oil
1/2cup finely chopped onion
2teaspoons finely chopped garlic
1can (15 oz) Muir Glen® organic diced tomatoes
1medium green bell pepper, cut into julienne strips
2jalapeño chiles (from 7-oz can), drained
1/2teaspoon salt
1/2teaspoon pepper
3dried bay leaves
1teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/4cup large pimiento-stuffed olives, coarsely chopped
1/4cup capers, drained
1tablespoon margarine or butter
1lb tilapia or red snapper fillets
3or 4 jalapeño chiles (from 7-oz can), drained, seeded and cut into wedges, if desired
2cups hot cooked white or brown rice
1.In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until tender. Stir in tomatoes. Heat to boiling. Stir in bell pepper and 2 jalapeño chiles. Cook uncovered 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in salt, pepper, bay leaves, oregano and cilantro. Cover; cook 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in olives and capers. Cover; cook 5 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
2.Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 12-inch skillet, heat margarine over medium-high heat. To seal in juices, cook fish in butter just until golden brown on each side. Place fish in baking dish. Spoon tomato mixture over fish.
3.Bake 17 to 22 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork. Garnish with 3 or 4 jalapeño chiles.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.

Nutritional Information
1 Serving: Calories 300 (Calories from Fat 70); Total Fat 8g (Saturated Fat 1 1/2g, Trans Fat 1g); Cholesterol 60mg; Sodium 1730mg; Total Carbohydrate 33g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 5g); Protein 25Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 20%; Vitamin C 35%; Calcium 10%; Iron 20Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 2 1/2 Lean Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 2 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
MyPyramid Servings 1 oz-equivalents Grains, 1 tsp Fats & Oils, 3 oz-equivalents Meat & Beans, 1 c Vegetables

 
 
 
1 Review

 

This was delicious!
This dish was not only full of flavor but it was easy to make and looked beautiful. I didn't have any rice but I used whole wheat pasta. I added red bell pepper and black olives as I didn't have the other ingredients but I will make this again with the green olives and green bell as I think this would add more complex flavor. This is a must try.
Posted at 9:38 AM on May 27 2008 by gina , hayward CA