Achiote Tilapia (Super Simple) |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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I just love the achiote seasoning found in the fish tacos in the Yucatan, so I decided to venture out and try to make the fish myself. . .success! Very simple too. I suggest serving with a squeeze of lime, a few slices of avocado and cilantro as a garnish. Adapted from a Ritz Carlton recipe in which they use this sauce to marinate whole red snappers. Ingredients:
1 ounce red achiote paste |
2 teaspoons salad oil |
1/4 cup orange juice |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1 lime, juice only |
2 teaspoons apple cider (may sub apple juice) |
1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce (may sub jugo seasoning if you have it) |
salt and pepper |
1 lb thin tilapia fillet |
Directions:
1. Mix achiote paste together all ingredients down to the salt/pepper.
2. Place fish in a shallow baking dish and pour achiote marinade over top.
3. Cover dish and place in fridge for 2 hours.
4. Remove fish from marinade (discard marinade) and place fish on cookie sheet; let stand at room temp for 15 minutes.
5. Turn oven broiler to high and let heat up for 3-5 minutes.
6. Place fish under the broiler until cooked (it will flake easily and be opaque in color), approx 5-7 minutes depending upon the heat of oven and the thickness of the fish.
7. Serve fillets atop saffron rice or serve in corn torillas for excellent fish tacos.
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