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Tilapia Veracruz Style Recipe

Mexican · Main course · 40 min total

A classic Mexican dish featuring tilapia fillets simmered in a tangy tomato sauce with olives, capers, and aromatic herbs.

Ingredients

• 4 tilapia fillets (about 6 oz each)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 Roma tomatoes, diced
• 1/4 cup green olives, sliced
• 2 tablespoons capers, drained
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Season tilapia fillets with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add tomatoes, olives, capers, bay leaves, oregano, and cumin. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Place tilapia fillets in the skillet, spooning some sauce over them. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, until fish is cooked through.
5. Remove bay leaves. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Tips

• Serve with rice or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
• Can substitute other white fish like snapper or cod.
• Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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