Tilapia Veracruz

1. 1
   prep · ~5 min

   Season the tilapia fillets.

   1.Pat tilapia fillets dry with paper towels.

   2.Rub both sides with lime juice.

   3.Season with salt and black pepper.

   4.Set aside at room temperature while preparing the sauce.
2. 2
   other · ~5 min

   Sauté the aromatics.

   1.Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

   2.Add sliced onion and cook until softened (3-4 min).

   3.Add minced garlic and sliced jalapeño; sauté until fragrant (1 min).
3. 3
   other · ~11 min

   Build the tomato sauce.

   1.Add diced tomatoes and dried oregano to the skillet.

   2.Cook until tomatoes break down and release juices (5-7 min).

   3.Add olives, capers, bay leaf, and water.

   4.Bring to a gentle simmer and cook 3-4 min to meld flavors.

   TIPLet the tomatoes fully soften until the sauce is chunky but spoonable — this creates the perfect bed for the fish.
4. 4
   simmer · ~10 min

   Poach the tilapia in the sauce.

   1.Nestle seasoned tilapia fillets into the sauce, spooning some over the top.

   2.Cover and simmer gently until fish is opaque and flakes easily (8-10 min).

   3.Remove bay leaf once cooking is done.
5. 5
   garnish

   Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

   Spoon sauce generously over each fillet, scatter chopped cilantro over the top, and serve immediately alongside lime wedges and warm tortillas or rice.

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