Huachinango a la Veracruzana

Huachinango a la Veracruzana (Veracruz-Style Red Snapper) is a classic fish dish from Veracruz, Mexico.

Huachinango a la Veracruzana

Alternative names	Veracruz-Style Red Snapper
Course	Main
Place of origin	Mexico
Region or state	Veracruz
Main ingredients	Red snapper (fish)
Media: Huachinango a la Veracruzana

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]

See also

• List of Mexican dishes
• food portal