Snapper Veracruz
By: Anonymous
Published: Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 5:38pm

Ingredients




6 snapper fillets - (8 oz ea)
Melted butter
Salt to taste
Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
2 cups Veracruz Sauce (see below)
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
cup chopped onion
cup chopped green pepper
cup diced tomato
2 tablespoons tomato paste
cup sliced green olives
cup olive oil
cup chablis wine
1 teaspoon oregano
cup water

Preparation

1 To prepare Veracruz Sauce: Saute onion and garlic in olive oil until soft. Add all remaining ingredients, mix well. Bring to boil and simmer 10 minutes. 2 To prepare the fish: Place fish fillets on a baking pan, skin-side down. Baste fish with melted butter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour Veracruz Sauce over snapper filets. 3 Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes, until fish flakes easily. Serve. 4 This recipe yields 6 servings. 5 Suggested Wine: Beverage suggestions: Chardonnay, Fume Blanc. 6 NOTES : Chef's Tip - For a new flavor sensation, roast the garlic before adding to sauce.