TILAPIA VERACRUZANA
Tilapia Veracruzana is a traditional Mexican dish that is simple to prepare and flavorful. It is perfect for a crowd because it can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to eat!
AN EASY RECIPE
Tilapia is an easy recipe that anyone can make. The only things you need are tilapia, olive oil, salt, pepper, and lime juice. If you don’t have any tomatoes on hand, substitute them for another type of vegetable like zucchini or carrots (which are both delicious).
INGREDIENTS
1 lb Tilapia Fillet (if you are not a tilapia fan, you can substitute another fish).
1/3 cup flour
1/3 cup cornmeal
2 tbsp vegetable oil
Use a high smoke point oil, like olive, canola, or soybean.
Four garlic cloves, crushed (garlic is a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants).
One onion, chopped
Three tablespoons of tomato paste (or two tomatoes
Four cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
A BELL PEPPER
One bell pepper, chopped (you can find it in most supermarkets). Bell peppers are sweet and crunchy when cooked down or eaten raw. They are best when cooked because they lose their crispness when eaten raw.
SERVING
Do not feel intimidated by the long list of ingredients since this dish is simple enough to prepare. Indeed, the most novice cook can pull it off easily. Once you have all your ingredients, saute them in a pan until tender, and add all other ingredients except broth or water for cooking.
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