Veracruz-Style Whitefish

Veracruz-style typically refers to whitefish served with a tomato sauce studded with capers and olives.


Recipes · Seafood · Fish


Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Servings: 4
Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • 1 cup diced onion

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 jalapeno pepper, minced, plus more for garnish (optional)

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided

  • 1/2  teaspoon black pepper, divided

  • 1/4 cup dry white wine (such as Chenin Blanc)

  • 1 (14.5-oz.) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained

  • 1/2 cup roughly chopped pitted green olives

  • 1/4 cup capers, drained

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

  • 4 (6-oz.) skinless whitefish fillets, such as sea bass (about 2 inches thick) or snapper (about 1/ inch thick)

  • lemon wheels, for serving


Directions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Add garlic, jalapeño, oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

  2. Pour in wine, stir, and bring to a simmer. Cook until most of the wine evaporates, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and their juices, olives, capers, and parsley; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a low simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is evaporated and reduced to about 2 cups, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.

  3. Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Pat fish fillets dry and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Cook, turning once halfway through, until browned on both sides and fish flakes easily, 6 to 8 minutes per 1/2-inch thickness.

  4. Serve fish with sauce and lemon wheels. Garnish with additional jalapeño slices.

Notes

Chenin Blanc - Chenin Blanc is one of the most common white wine varietals grown in Mexico, specifically in the La Laguna region. While typically acidic, Chenin Blanc wine can be sweet or dry. The high acid notes of Chenin Blanc blend seamlessly into the tomato- based sauce.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
452 Calories
26g Fat
12g Carbs
40g Protein


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