Achiote-marinated fish tacos Recipe - Los Angeles Times

Achiote-marinated fish tacos Recipe - Los Angeles Times

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It's hard to pin down what's great about a great taco. Is it the succulent, smoky carne asada? The tender, charred hand-made tortilla? The sweet, ripe, spicy brightness of pico de gallo? More likely...

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Ingredients

  • 4 rounded tablespoons achiote seeds (also called annatto seeds)
  • 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 12 whole allspice
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 chipotle peppers in adobo, roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons achiote paste
  • 1 pound yellowtail fillet, skin removed
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup finely shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup chipotle mayonnaise
  • 1 lime, cut into 8 wedges

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