Rock Cod Veracruzana

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Rock Cod Veracruzana

Traditionally made with red snapper (huachinango), which is now endangered, this dish is delicious with plentiful rock cod–aka Pacific snapper–instead. Serve with rice (start it before the fish).

Wine Pairing: A lively Italian variety like Enotria 2012 Dolcetto (Mendocino County; $19). The wine’s bright acidity and juicy red berry and plum fruit sync up with the tomatoes here, while the olives and capers pull out a touch of herbal brininess in the wine.

How to Make It

Step 1

Heat 3 tbsp. oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add onion, 1 tbsp. oregano, and bay leaves and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, mince garlic, roughly chop half of olives, and thinly slice chile; set chile aside.

Step 2

To pan, add garlic, olives, capers, juices from tomato can, sugar, cinnamon, and wine. Simmer sauce, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until reduced slightly, 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, remaining 1 tbsp. oregano, and chile.

Step 3

Slip fish into sauce and spoon some sauce on top. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover pan, and cook just until fish is opaque throughout, 8 to 10 minutes. Drizzle lime juice over fish and sauce.

Step 4

Serve fish over rice. Spoon on sauce, drizzle with remaining oil, sprinkle with parsley, and add a

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