Tilapia and Shrimp Veracruz offers our version of a Mexican classic, seafood cooked in a rich, tomato and chili sauce. Inspired by veracruzana sauce usually prepared with red snapper, this recipe includes assorted peppers and chilis in the sauce along with tequila and freshly-squeezed lime juice while omitting the olives and capers; it’s definitely zestier than the original. Always a crowd-pleaser at our house, Tilapia and Shrimp Veracruz never fails to impress with its heady aroma, colorful appearance and wonderful taste. The sauce can be made ahead of time, kept covered in the pan and reheated just prior to adding the seafood; the finished dish comes together quickly. Serve Tilapia and Shrimp Veracruz with white rice or Dirty Cauliflower Rice on the side, as pictured, if you are counting carbohydrates; either way, accompany Tilapia and Shrimp Veracruz with a chilled, dry white wine.
Prep Time: 15 minutes, Cooking Time Sauce: 45 minutes, Cooking Time Fish: 15 minutes, Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes. Serves 4
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