Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsJarochoVeracruz Fish Fillet Recipe

Veracruz Fish Fillet Recipe

Inspired by Jarocho
Time30m
Serves4

Steamed. Topped with tomato, onion, jalapeño, caper & olive.

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Ingredients

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Fish Fillet

Method

Preparing the Fish

  1. 1

    Rinse the white fish fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, mix the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.

  3. 3

    Brush the lemon juice mixture over both sides of the fish fillets.

Steaming the Fish

  1. 4

    Fill a steamer pot with water and bring it to a boil.

  2. 5

    Place the seasoned fish fillets in the steamer basket, making sure they are not overlapping.

  3. 6

    Cover the pot and steam the fillets for 8-10 minutes, or until cooked through and flaky.

Preparing the Topping

  1. 7

    In a mixing bowl, combine the diced tomato, chopped onion, jalapeño, capers, and sliced olives.

  2. 8

    Drizzle the olive oil over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to combine.

Serving

  1. 9

    Once the fish is cooked, carefully remove it from the steamer and place it on a serving plate.

  2. 10

    Spoon the vegetable topping generously over the steamed fish fillets.

  3. 11

    Serve warm and enjoy your Veracruz Fish Fillet!

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