Grouper Veracruz

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 1

Ingredients:

6 (6-ounce) grouper fillets

4 garlic cloves, crushed

1/2 teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons grated lime rind

1/4 cup fresh lime juice

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

3 cups thinly sliced onion (about 1 large)

1/3 cup chopped pitted green olives

1 1/2 teaspoons minced jalapeño pepper

1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

1/4 teaspoon sugar

2 bay leaves

1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained

1 tablespoon capers

2 teaspoons butter

1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Directions:

1. Rub both sides of fillets with garlic; sprinkle with salt. Arrange fillets in a single layer in a large shallow dish. Add lime rind and juice, turning to coat. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 1 hour.
2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté 5 minutes or until golden. Stir in olives and next 6 ingredients (olives through tomatoes). Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in capers. Remove from pan.
3. Melt butter in pan over medium-high heat. Add fillets; cook 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Pour tomato mixture over fillets; cook 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serving size: 1 fillet and 1/2 cup tomato sauce.

By RecipeOfHealth.com