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Quick & Easy Fish Veracruz
75% authentic · Mexican-inspired
A simplified version of Fish Veracruz using pre-made ingredients and fewer steps for a faster weeknight meal, while retaining the core flavors.
Ingredients
- White fish fillets (e.g., tilapia, cod)4 (6-ounce) fillets
- Olive oil1 tablespoon
- Jarred salsa (medium heat)1.5 cups
- Pitted green olives, sliced1/4 cup
- Capers, drained1 tablespoon
- Jalapeño, finely diced (optional)1/2
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)2 tablespoons
Steps
- 1
Season fish fillets with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear fish fillets for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove fish from skillet and set aside.
- 3
Reduce heat to medium. Add jarred salsa to the skillet. Stir in sliced olives, capers, and diced jalapeño (if using). Simmer for 5 minutes until heated through.
- 4
Return the fish fillets to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to warm the fish through.
- 5
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
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