Mexico · Fish and Seafood Dishes

Spicy Fish

40 min4 servings325 kcal

This dish combines the spiciness of jalapeños, the sourness of tomatoes and capers, and the delicate flavor of fish, characteristic of Mexican coastal cuisine.

Spicy Fish

Ingredients

  • white fish4 fillets
  • tomatoes2
  • onion1
  • garlic2 cloves
  • olives1/2 cup
  • capers2 tbsp
  • jalapeño peppers2
  • olive oil1/4 cup
  • lemon juice1
  • bay leaf1
  • salt and pepperto taste
  • fresh cilantrofor serving

Method

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  2. 2Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic until soft.
  3. 3Add the tomatoes, olives, capers, jalapeños and bay leaf. Cook for 5-7 minutes.
  4. 4Place the fish fillets in a baking dish. Drizzle with lemon juice, season with salt and pepper. Place the vegetable mixture on top of the fish.
  5. 5Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the fish separates easily into pieces. Serve sprinkled with fresh cilantro.