Red Snapper Vera Cruz


Red Snapper Vera Cruz

4 red snapper fillets (4 ounces each)
1/4 c fresh lime juice
1 T fresh lemon juice
1 t chili powder
1 plum tomato coarsely chopped
4 green onions, sliced in 1/2 inch lengths
1/2 c chopped Anaheim pepper
1/2 c chopped red bell pepper
cilantro for garnish

Place red snapper in a shallow baking dish. Combine lime juice, lemon juice and chili powder in measuring cup (or custard dish). Pour over snapper. Marinate 10 minutes, turning once or twice. Sprinkle onions, tomato and peppers over snapper. Cover. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or just until snapper flakes in center. Let stand, covered, 4 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

From: http://lark.cc.ukans.edu/~lash/recipes/ [now dead]
Adapted by Patti Vincent
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