Achiote marinated fish tacos

Achiote marinated fish tacos

cookaz.com

Fish fillets marinated in a homemade achiote paste, grilled and served on warm corn tortillas with shredded lettuce and a homemade chipotle chile mayo...

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Cooking tools:

  • Spice grinder
  • Mortar and pestle
  • Mixing bowl
  • Plastic wrap
  • Refrigerator
  • Measuring spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Food processor
  • Blender
  • Whisk
  • Plastic sealable bag
  • Cast iron skillet
  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Slicing knife
  • Cutting board
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Serving platter
  • Lime wedge
  • Chef's knife
  • Colander

Ingredients

  • 4 heaping Tbsp achiote (also called annatto) seeds
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp black peppercorns
  • 12 whole allspice
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 3 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic (peeled minced)
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt (or to taste)
  • 3 tbsp achiote paste
  • 1 lb yellow-tail (red snapper or similar fillet, skin removed)
  • 8 (8 inch in diameter) corn tortillas
  • 1 cup finely shredded cabbage
  • Chipotle mayonnaise (use as much as you like)
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

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