Name: Red Snapper With Achiote Paste
Prep time: 120 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 135 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexico
Ingredients: 1 pound Red Snapper » fillets; 1 cup Achiote Paste; 0.5 cup Orange Juice » fresh squeezed; 0.5 cup Lime Juice » fresh squeezed; 0.5 cup Water; 0.333333 cup Onion » chopped; 1 large Habanero Pepper » finely chopped; 0.25 cup Cilantro » chopped; 3 tablespoons Oil

Red Snapper With Achiote Paste

Submitted by Camila H.

Mexico

Red Snapper With Achiote Paste

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Ingredients:

Qty	Unit	Ingredient
1	pound	Red Snapper » fillets
1	cup	Achiote Paste	Achiote Paste Achiote paste, pronounced ah-chee-OH-tay, is a vibrant, brick-red color seasoning made from the seeds of the annatto tree. It combines annatto seeds with spices like cumin, pepper, coriander, oregano, and... Read more...
1/2	cup	Orange Juice » fresh squeezed	Orange Juice Orange juice - pronounced 'OR-inj joos' is a popular beverage made from extracting or squeezing the juice from fresh oranges. It is highly prized for its vibrant flavor, natural sweetness,... Read more...
1/2	cup	Lime Juice » fresh squeezed
1/2	cup	Water	Water Water, the essence of life, is a transparent, tasteless, and odorless liquid that covers about 71% of the Earth's surface. Its neutral flavor allows other ingredients to shine while enhancing... Read more...
1/3	cup	Onion » chopped	Onion Onion (pronounced uhn-yuhn) is the absolute heartbeat of savory cooking, anchoring recipes in every corner of the globe. This classic round bulb features layered flesh packed with pungent sulfur compounds... Read more...
1	large	Habanero Pepper » finely chopped
1/4	cup	Cilantro » chopped	Cilantro Cilantro - pronounced 'sih-LAHN-troh' is an herb often used in Mexican, Asian, and Indian dishes. It is known for its fresh, citrusy flavor that some people adore, while others find... Read more...
3	tablespoons	Oil

Prep Time	Process Time	Overall Time
2 Hours	15 Minutes	2 hours 15 minutes

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375°F / 190°C / Gas Mark 5

- Remove the veins and seeds from the Habanero chili.

1. Spread the Achiote Paste on both sides of fish, covering well.

2. Place the Red Snapper in the refrigerator 1 to 2 hours.

3. Meanwhile; in mixing bowl combine orange juice, lime juice, water, onion, habanero, cilantro and salt to taste.

4. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in skillet large enough to accommodate the fish until shimmering.

5. Place fish in pan, skin-side down, and fry until seared, 2 minutes.

6. Place seared fish in 1-inch deep baking dish and pour citrus-habanero sauce over.

7. Bake in a preheated 375°F oven until fish is firm to touch and thoroughly cooked, about 5 minutes.

8. Serve immediately.

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Cook's Index: 🍳Red Snapper • 📂Fish • 🍽️Main Dish • 🎓Moderate • 🔥Oven • 🎉Everyday • 🛒9 Ingredients

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