Snapper a La Veracruzana Recipe

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Snapper a La Veracruzana
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  1. ONIONS:.
  2. In large sautépan, heat oil and butter or margarine, over medium-high heat; brown the onions, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
  3. Add raisins and sugar and cook another 2 minutes.
  4. Add vinegar, salt, pepper, & red pepper flakes, if adding, simmering until almost no liquid remains.
  5. SNAPPER FILLETS:.
  6. Rub fillets with salt and pepper and use 1/4 teaspoon cumin.
  7. In large skillet, heat olive oil, adding fillets and sear until golden brown on both sides, about 8 minutes.
  8. Transfer to serving plates or platter.
  9. Add garlic to pan and sauté for 1 minute.
  10. Stir in onions, reserving 1/2 cup for the bread, along with olives, capers, tomatoes, raisins, sherry and vinegar, stirring constantly until some of liquid evaporates.
  11. Add herbs. stock and remaining 1-1/2 teaspoons cumin and continue cooking until sauce thickens, about 3 minutes.
  12. Reduce heat, gradually, adding butter or margarine and adjusting the seasoning.
  13. Spoon over snapper and top with toasted bread and reserved onions.
  14. Serve with fresh asparagus. Yummy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 746.43 Kcal (3125 kJ)
Calories from fat 342.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38.04g 59%
Cholesterol 46.39mg 15%
Sodium 1522.67mg 63%
Potassium 429.88mg 9%
Total Carbs 64.87g 22%
Sugars 23.94g 96%
Dietary Fiber 3.8g 15%
Protein 7.95g 16%
Vitamin C 7.3mg 12%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 2.6mg 14%
Calcium 74mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 240.18 Kcal (1006 kJ)
Calories from fat 110.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.24g 59%
Cholesterol 14.93mg 15%
Sodium 489.96mg 63%
Potassium 138.32mg 9%
Total Carbs 20.87g 22%
Sugars 7.7g 96%
Dietary Fiber 1.22g 15%
Protein 2.56g 16%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 12%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 7%
Iron 0.8mg 14%
Calcium 23.8mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 17.3
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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