Veracruz-Style Whitefish
Veracruz-Style Whitefish pairs flaky fillets with a lively tomato sauce brightened by jalapeño, briny capers, and green olives. A splash of white wine and herbs rounds out the tangy, savory profile, making each bite vibrant yet balanced. It’s a weeknight-friendly main that works beautifully for a light dinner or a casual dinner party.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Veracruz-Style Whitefish, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 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.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 32
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic, jalapeño, oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 2
Pour in the wine, stir, and bring to a simmer. Cook until most of the wine evaporates, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and their juices, olives, capers, and parsley; return to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to keep a low simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid evaporates and the mixture reduces to about 2 cups, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm.
- 3
Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Pat the fish fillets dry and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Cook, turning once halfway through, until browned on both sides and the fish flakes easily, 6 to 8 minutes per 1/2-inch thickness.
- 4
Serve the fish with the sauce and lemon wheels. Garnish with additional jalapeño slices.
- Calories 445.51 kcal High 22%
- Protein 29.02 g Good Source 58%
- Carbohydrate 48.09 g 17%
- Total Fat 15.99 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 1.77 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 57.81 mg Moderate 19%
- Sodium 1133.94 mg High 49%
- Dietary Fiber 3.45 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 5.31 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 173.94 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 1.82 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 316.49 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 7.67 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 38.51 mg Good Source 43%
- 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 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Veracruz Style Whitefish is a Mexican dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Capers, Diced Onion, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 445.51 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Veracruz-Style Whitefish?
- It is a Mexican recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Veracruz-Style Whitefish made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Capers, Diced Onion, Dried Oregano, Fire-Roasted Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Veracruz-Style Whitefish?
- Explore these Mexican side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Veracruz-Style Whitefish?
- About 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 445.51 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Veracruz-Style Whitefish easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Veracruz-Style Whitefish healthy?
- Veracruz-Style Whitefish has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 445.51 calories and 29.02 g of protein, or 58% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1133.94 mg (49% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.77 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, 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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