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Fillet-A-La-Veracruzana
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 4
This recipe was featured recently on the Rachael Ray show. Rachael made this recipe with Daisy Martinez. This recipe can be made with chicken or fish.
Ingredients:
flour, to dredge
4 chicken fillets (or use snapper or tilapia)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or 1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 large spanish onion, sliced
1/2 large red bell pepper, cut into half-inch slices, lengthwise
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 large plum tomatoes, cut lengthwise into 8 wedges
1 tablespoon capers
1 lime, juice of
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
salt
pepper
1 avocado, pit removed and sliced
Directions:
1. Season the fillets with salt and pepper, and dredge in flour.
2. Shake off any excess.
3. Heat the 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan over high heat.
4. When the pan is hot, add the floured fillets and cook until golden on one side.
5. Flip the fillets and cook until golden on the other side.
6. Heat the 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a pan and add the onions, peppers and the garlic.
7. Cook until fragrant, then add the tomatoes and the capers and heat through. Add the lime juice and cilantro, and salt and pepper to taste.
8. Remove fillets to plate and top with vegetables.
9. Garnish with a slice of avocado, if desired.
By RecipeOfHealth.com