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Pescado a la Veracruzana

35 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: plain rice$21.00430 cal · 33g protein

Ingredients

  • cod fillets1½ lb
  • diced tomatoes1 can
  • green olives⅓ cup
  • capers1 tbsp
  • pickled jalapeños2 tbsp
  • white onion1 count
  • garlic3 cloves
  • dried oregano1 tsp
  • olive oil2 tbsp
  • long-grain white rice1½ cups

Instructions

  1. 1

    Start the rice. Sauté sliced onion and garlic in olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add tomatoes, sliced olives, capers, jalapeños and oregano. Simmer 8 minutes until slightly thickened.

  3. 3

    Season the cod with salt, nestle it into the sauce and spoon some over the top.

  4. 4

    Cover and simmer 8-10 minutes until the fish flakes easily.

  5. 5

    Serve over rice with plenty of sauce. Set aside a jalapeño-free portion for kids if needed.

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