Red Snapper a la Veracruzana
Red Snapper a la Veracruzana brings a bright, briny balance of cherry tomatoes, jalapeño, capers, and green olives over tender baked fish. The mild heat and citrusy lime finish lift the rich snapper without overpowering it, making this a lively option for a weeknight dinner or a festive gathering with friends.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Red Snapper a la Veracruzana, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 26
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 38
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble the ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 3
Make the sauce: Warm oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 4
Stir in capers and caper juice. Add tomatoes, olives, and jalapeño; cook and stir until the tomatoes start to collapse and the jalapeño softens, about 3 minutes.
- 5
Take off the heat and stir in oregano.
- 6
Make the snapper: Brush 1 teaspoon oil over the bottoms of two small baking dishes. In each dish, add 1 tablespoon sauce, then place a snapper fillet on top.
- 7
Season with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cover with more sauce, then drizzle lime juice over the top.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Calories 431.67 kcal High 22%
- Protein 44.58 g Good Source 89%
- Carbohydrate 22.21 g 8%
- Total Fat 20.74 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 3.0 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 69.69 mg High 23%
- Sodium 929.98 mg High 40%
- Dietary Fiber 4.96 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 5.9 g --
- Added Sugars 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 152.26 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 2.51 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 143.36 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 171.23 mcg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin C 40.79 mg Good Source 45%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Red Snapper a la Veracruzana is made with 13 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Capers, Cayenne Pepper, Cherry Tomato, and Fresh Oregano. Each serving provides about 431.67 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Red Snapper a la Veracruzana made of?
- The main ingredients are Capers, Cayenne Pepper, Cherry Tomato, Fresh Oregano, Garlic. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Red Snapper a la Veracruzana?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 431.67 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Red Snapper a la Veracruzana easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Red Snapper a la Veracruzana healthy?
- Red Snapper a la Veracruzana has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 431.67 calories and 44.58 g of protein, or 89% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 929.98 mg (40% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.0 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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