Whole red snapper bakes with tomato, olives, capers, jalapeno, herbs, and lime in Veracruz style.
25 min prep 45 min cook
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Score both sides of the fish and rub with lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
Rest the fish in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
Soften the onion and garlic in olive oil for 5 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, jalapeno, bay leaves, and thyme and cook the sauce for 12 minutes.
Stir the olives and capers into the sauce.
Place the fish in a baking dish and spread the sauce over it.
Bake the huachinango at 190°C for 28 minutes.
💡 Tip: A short lime and salt rest firms the fish so it holds together in the oven.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with small potatoes, white rice, and fresh cilantro.
~430
kcal calories
42
g protein
16
g carbs
22
g fat
6.5g
Sugar
4.8g
Fiber
2146.2mg
Sodium
2.6g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (77%); values are estimates.
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Very filling, for a really hungry day
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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