Snapper Vera Cruz

Snapper Vera Cruz
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Measures Ingredients Weights
Sauce
3 tbsp Oil, olive  
2 cups Onion, thinly sliced 300 g
3/4 tsp Garlic, pureed  
5 cups Tomatoes, diced, canned  
3/4 cup Bick’s® Pickled Hot Banana Pepper Rings, minced (or to taste) 170 g
3/4 cup Olives, green, sliced 125 g
2 tsp Lemon zest  
3 tbsp Capers, rinsed and drained  
Snapper
24 Snapper fillets, 4 oz/125 g each  
  Oil, olive  
  Salt  
  Pepper, black, ground  

Yield: Makes 24 servings
Per portion: 1 fillet 3.5 oz (100 g) each cooked, 1/4 cup (60 mL) sauce
Total Recipe:Snapper: 5 1/4 lbs (2.4 kg) / Sauce: 6 cups (1.5 Litre)

Instructions:

  1. Sauce: Sweat onions and garlic in oil over medium heat. Add remaining sauce ingredients. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 10-15 minutes or until sauce is thickened.
  2. Snapper: Brush fillets with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Grill or pan-fry in non-stick pan over medium heat 3-4 minutes on each side until done. Serve with Sauce.

Notes:

  • For a vegetarian option, heat sauce and toss with penne pasta. Top with cheese; heat under salamander until cheese is melted.