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4 large snapper filets
2 tbl. freshly squeezed lime or lemon
1/2 cup olive oil
1 onion finely chopped
2 garlic cloves chopped
1.5 lbs tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 bay leaf plus a few sprigs to garnish

2 tbl large capers, plus extra to serve
16 pitted green olives, halved
2 drained canned jalepeno chilis, seeded and cut in to strips
butter for frying
3 slices white bread cut into triangles
salt and pepper

Arrange the filets in a single layer in a shallow dish. Season with salt and pepper, drizzle with the lime or lemon juice and set aside. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and saute the onion and garlic until the onion becomes soft. Add the tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes or until the mixture is thick. Stir occasionally. Stir in the bay leaf, oregano, capers, olives and chilis.

Add the fish and cook over very low heat for about 10 minutes. While the fish is cooking, heat the butter in a small frying pan and saute the bread triangles until they are golden brown on both sides. Transfer the fish to a heated platter, pour the sauce on top and surround with fried bread. Garnish with bay leaves and serve with extra capers, if desired.

To go catch a nice Red Snapper to cook up your own creation in Barra De Navidad, Melaque or anywhere in the Costalegre Mexico area please check out our Fishing Rates and Packages