Fillet-A-La-Veracruzana Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

flour , to dredge
4 chicken fillets (or use snapper or tilapia)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 large spanish onion, sliced
1/2 large red bell pepper, cut into half-inch slices, lengthwise
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 large plum tomatoes , cut lengthwise into 8 wedges
1 tbsp capers
1 lime , juice of
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
salt
pepper
1 avocado, pit removed and sliced

Directions:

Season the fillets with salt and pepper, and dredge in flour.
Shake off any excess.
Heat the 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan over high heat.
When the pan is hot, add the floured fillets and cook until golden on one side.
Flip the fillets and cook until golden on the other side.
Heat the 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a pan and add the onions, peppers and the garlic.
Cook until fragrant, then add the tomatoes and the capers and heat through. Add the lime juice and cilantro, and salt and pepper to taste.
Remove fillets to plate and top with vegetables.
Garnish with a slice of avocado, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2427.7 Kcal (10164 kJ)
Calories from fat	1577.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	175.29g	270%
Cholesterol	941.4mg	314%
Sodium	801.46mg	33%
Potassium	2470.78mg	53%
Total Carbs	10.69g	4%
Sugars	3.6g	14%
Dietary Fiber	5.08g	20%
Protein	190.54g	381%
Vitamin C	55.1mg	92%
Iron	11.2mg	62%
Calcium	140.6mg	14%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	198.92 Kcal (833 kJ)
Calories from fat	129.27 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.36g	270%
Cholesterol	77.14mg	314%
Sodium	65.67mg	33%
Potassium	202.45mg	53%
Total Carbs	0.88g	4%
Sugars	0.3g	14%
Dietary Fiber	0.42g	20%
Protein	15.61g	381%
Vitamin C	4.5mg	92%
Iron	0.9mg	62%
Calcium	11.5mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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