Meal Kit

Pescado Veracruzana

With Zucchini, Squash, and Queso Fresco

Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Medium

Cook Within: 3 days

Contains: Fish (Tilapia), Milk

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This light and flavorful dish has hints of both Mexican and Spanish cuisine and gets its moist, rich texture and flavor from a mixture of fresh tomatoes, olives, jalapeños, and lime, stewed until savory. A zucchini, squash and red pepper sauté are a delightful complement to the flaky tilapia fillets. Quick but gourmet weeknight meal for the win!

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • Info
    12 oz. Tilapia Fillets
  • 2 Zucchini
  • 1 Yellow Squash
  • 1 Yellow Onion
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper
  • 1 Lime
  • Info
    2 oz. Queso Fresco
  • 1 Jalapeno Pepper
  • 1 oz. Green Olives
  • 5 Cilantro Sprigs
  • 2 Tomato

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    390
  • Carbohydrates
    31g
  • Net Carbs
    22g
  • Fat
    13g
  • Protein
    45g
  • Sodium
    560mg

Recipe Steps

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F
  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Thoroughly rinse produce and pat dry. Seed and dice red peppers into 1" pieces. Cut tomatoes into a ½" dice. Cut olives into ¼" slices. Peel onion. Thinly julienne half and cut other half into a ½" dice. Slice jalapeño into ¼" rounds. Zest lime and cut into quarters. Dice zucchini and yellow squash into 1" pieces. Stem cilantro and mince leaves.

  2. 2

    Sear the Tilapia

    Heat medium pan over medium high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil to pan. Season tilapia with a pinch of salt and pepper on both sides. Sear first side until golden brown. Remove tilapia from pan to a plate and wipe pan clean.

  3. 3

    Cook the Vegetables

    Use the pan you just cooked tilapia in and reheat over medium heat. Add 1 tsp. olive oil and cook diced onions until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, jalapeños (to taste), green olives, juice from half of lime, 3 Tbsp. water, and a pinch of salt and pepper (be careful with the salt; the olives already bring plenty of salt!). Bring to a boil and boil for 3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Continue Cooking Vegetables and Tilapia

    Place tilapia in sauce, browned side up. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until fish is cooked, about 4-5 minutes. Add minced cilantro to sauce.

  5. 5

    Cook the Zucchini and Red Pepper

    Heat another medium pan over medium high heat. Add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add zucchini, yellow squash, red peppers, and sliced onions to pan and sauté until browned and tender, about 5 minutes. Add lime zest and a pinch salt and pepper and toss. Top with crumbled queso fresco.

  6. 6

    Plate the Dish

    Place zucchini mixture on plate. Lay tilapia against zucchini. Spoon sauce around tilapia.

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