Fish Veracruz

White fish braised in tomato, lime, and herbs. Bright and coastal, with a fraction of the usual salt.

30 min4 servingsMexican
Fish Veracruz — Mexican recipe, finished and plated

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Ingredients

  • 600 g White fish fillet
  • 5 Tomato
  • 1 Onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 Jalapeno
  • 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 Lime
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 3 tbsp Parsley (optional)
  • 1 tbsp Capers (optional)

Method

  1. Dice the onion, mince the garlic, seed and slice the jalapeño, and chop the tomatoes.
  2. Soften the onion, garlic, and jalapeño in the oil until translucent.
  3. Add the tomatoes and salt and simmer until saucy, about 8 minutes.
  4. Nestle the fish into the sauce, spoon it over, cover, and braise gently until the fish flakes, 8 minutes.
  5. Squeeze the lime over, scatter the parsley and capers, and serve.

About Fish Veracruz

Fish Veracruz is a Mexican lunch or dinner that comes together in about 30 minutes and serves 4.

Fish Veracruz: frequently asked questions

Is Fish Veracruz gluten-free?

Based on its ingredients, Fish Veracruz has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.

How long does Fish Veracruz take to make?

About 30 minutes start to finish, but only around 11 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.

Do I need every ingredient to make Fish Veracruz?

The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out parsley, capers — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.

How many servings does Fish Veracruz make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.