Snapper Veracruz

Photo: flickr user holycowboy

Ingredients

6 snapper fillets - (8 oz ea)

Melted butter

Salt to taste

Freshly-ground black pepper to taste

2 cups Veracruz Sauce (see below)

1 tablespoon chopped garlic

cup chopped onion

cup chopped green pepper

cup diced tomato

2 tablespoons tomato paste

cup sliced green olives

cup olive oil

cup chablis wine

1 teaspoon oregano

cup water

Preparation

To prepare Veracruz Sauce: Saute onion and garlic in olive oil until soft. Add all remaining ingredients, mix well. Bring to boil and simmer 10 minutes.

To prepare the fish: Place fish fillets on a baking pan, skin-side down. Baste fish with melted butter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour Veracruz Sauce over snapper filets.

Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes, until fish flakes easily. Serve.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Suggested Wine: Beverage suggestions: Chardonnay, Fume Blanc.

NOTES : Chef's Tip - For a new flavor sensation, roast the garlic before adding to sauce.