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Keto Snapper Vera Cruz Recipe

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Atkins Keto Snapper Vera Cruz
5.9g
Net Atkins Count TM
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Style:Mexican
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Phase: Phase 1
Difficulty: Difficult
* Any adjustments made to the serving values will only update the ingredients of that recipe and not change the directions.
47.7g

Protein

17.6g

Fat

1.5g

Fiber

387.8cal

Calories

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INGREDIENTS

  • 0 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 medium (2-1/2" dia) Onions
  • 2 clove Garlic
  • 1 cup Diced Tomatoes
  • 2 oz Green Chili Peppers (Canned)
  • 2 lb Snapper (Fish) (Mixed Species)
  • 2 tbsp, drained Capers
  • 0 29/48 10 large Stuffed Green Olives
  • 0 1/8 cup Cilantro (Coriander)

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat oven to 400°F. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook diced white onion 5 minutes, until softened.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute more. Stir in tomatoes, diced chiles, and 1 tbsp cilantro. Cook 10 minutes, until mixture thickens slightly.
  3. Arrange snapper fillets in a 9 x 13 baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce evenly over fish. Top with capers and 6 large olives, sliced.  Cover with foil.
  4. Bake 20 minutes, just until fish is cooked through. Garnish with left over chopped cilantro (about 1 tbsp).

Cooking Tip

Add additional cilantro to this dish to make it pop with freshness!