Huachinango a la Veracruzana (Veracruz-Style Red Snapper) is a classic fish dish from Veracruz, Mexico.
It has been called the signature dish of the state of Veracruz.[1]
It combines ingredients and cooking methods from Spain and from pre-colonial Mexico.[2]
The use of olives and capers give something of a Mediterranean flavor to the dish,
and shows the Spanish influence.[3][4]
Traditionally, a whole red snapper is used, gutted and de-scaled and marinated in lime juice, salt, pepper, nutmeg and garlic.
A sauce is made of onions, garlic, tomato, jalapeños, olives and herbs, and the fish is baked with the sauce until tender.[5]
Capers and raisins may also be used.[6]
If red snapper is not available, another type of rockfish may be substituted.[7]
The dish is traditionally served with small roasted potatoes and Mexican-style white rice.[8][9]