Snapper Veracruz

Ingredients

• 1/2 white onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 to 2 tbsp pickled jalapeños (with the juice)
• 1/4 cup green olives (such as picholine)
• 4 medium tomatoes
• 1 lime (optional)
• 1/3 cup cilantro
• 1 to 2 tbsp capers
• 3 bay leaves (optional)
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 large snapper fillets (about 1 1/4 lb)
• kosher salt (to taste)
• freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• vegetable oil (for coating the baking dish)