Red Snapper Vera Cruz Recipe
This recipe is a variation on the traditional Veracruz sauce. Veracruz is a Mexican state on the southern shores of the Gulf of Mexico. It has mountains in the west and beautiful beaches, and seafood, on its eastern border. Spice up your evening with this easy to prepare dish.
4 red snapper fillets (4 ounces each)
1/4 c fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 plum tomato, coarsely chopped
4 green onions, sliced in 1/2 inch lengths
1/2 cup chopped Anaheim pepper
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
Cilantro for garnish
Place red snapper in a shallow baking dish. Combine lime juice, lemon juice and chili powder in measuring cup. Pour over snapper. Marinate snapper 10 minutes, turning once or twice. Sprinkle onions, tomato and peppers over snapper. Cover. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or just until snapper flakes in center. Let stand, covered, 4 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro. Serves 4.