Mexican Gefilte Fish

Gefilte fish is usually considered an Eastern European dish, but it can really be made a variety of ways. Try this Mexican version for your next Shabbat meal.

WATCH: Jamie prepares her signature Spiced Gefilte Fish Recipe. 

Mexican Gefilte Fish

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 45 minutes mins

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Servings

6 Servings

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Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion chopped
• 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
• Juice of 3 limes
• 1 bunch cilantro stems removed
• 1 8-ounce can green Israeli olives, pitted
• 1 loaf frozen gefilte fish

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add onions and saute until slightly brown. Add tomato sauce, lime juice and cilantro. 
• Reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Add olives and simmer one more minute.
• Place frozen gefilte fish in a 9 x 13-inch glass baking dish. Pour sauce over fish and bake covered for 1 hour at 375°F. 
• Remove cover and bake an additional 20-30 minutes.
• Chill overnight. Slice and serve cold.
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