Red Snapper a La Vera Cruzana Recipes

Ingredients :

8 6-ounce red snapper fillets

1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice

1/2 cup fish stock (fat free)

2 cups chopped onion

2 celery stalks, chopped

1 cup chopped green bell pepper

2 garlic cloves, chopped

2/3 cup tomato paste

4 cups diced fresh tomatoes with juice

1 tbsp capers

1-2 small jalapeño peppers

2 tsp oregano

1 bunch of cilantro, chopped

8 slices of lime

In a glass dish, marinate the fish in the lemon and lime juices for about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet bring the stock to a boil. Add the onion, celery, green pepper and garlic. Simmer 15-20 minutes, until tender. Reduce the heat and add the tomato paste, tomatoes, capers, jalapeno peppers and oregano. Cook until slightly reduced.

Place the fish in the pan with the sauce. Simmer 15-20 minutes, until the fish is opaque. Place a fillet on each plate and sprinkle with cilantro. Garnish with a slice of lime.

Makes 6-8 servings

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