Alternative names | Veracruz-Style Red Snapper |
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Course | Main |
Place of origin | Mexico |
Region or state | Veracruz |
Main ingredients | Red snapper (fish) |
Huachinango a la Veracruzana (Veracruz-Style Red Snapper) is a classic fish dish from Veracruz, Mexico.
It has been called the signature dish of the state of Veracruz. [1] It combines ingredients and cooking methods from Spain and from pre-colonial Mexico. [2] The use of olives and capers give something of a Mediterranean flavor to the dish, and shows the Spanish influence. [3] [4]
Traditionally, a whole red snapper is used, gutted and de-scaled and marinated in lime juice, salt, pepper, nutmeg and garlic. A sauce is made of onions, garlic, tomato, jalapeños, olives and herbs, and the fish is baked with the sauce until tender. [5] Capers and raisins may also be used. [6] If red snapper is not available, another type of rockfish may be substituted. [7] The dish is traditionally served with small roasted potatoes and Mexican-style white rice. [8] [9]
Alternative names | Veracruz-Style Red Snapper |
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Course | Main |
Place of origin | Mexico |
Region or state | Veracruz |
Main ingredients | Red snapper (fish) |
Huachinango a la Veracruzana (Veracruz-Style Red Snapper) is a classic fish dish from Veracruz, Mexico.
It has been called the signature dish of the state of Veracruz. [1] It combines ingredients and cooking methods from Spain and from pre-colonial Mexico. [2] The use of olives and capers give something of a Mediterranean flavor to the dish, and shows the Spanish influence. [3] [4]
Traditionally, a whole red snapper is used, gutted and de-scaled and marinated in lime juice, salt, pepper, nutmeg and garlic. A sauce is made of onions, garlic, tomato, jalapeños, olives and herbs, and the fish is baked with the sauce until tender. [5] Capers and raisins may also be used. [6] If red snapper is not available, another type of rockfish may be substituted. [7] The dish is traditionally served with small roasted potatoes and Mexican-style white rice. [8] [9]