Swordfish with Achiote and Orange Recipe | Epicurious

Swordfish with Achiote and Orange Recipe | Epicurious

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An achiote rub is the classic Yucatan way of marinating fish. I tasted this rub for the first time in Isla Mujeres in the early 1970s, when you could still live on the beach in a palapa and hammock,...

Keywords

  • taco
  • mexican
  • habanero chile
  • fresno chile
  • swordfish
  • orange
  • main
  • dinner
  • gluten free
  • nut free
  • dairy free
  • easy
  • saute
  • cookbooks
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano, toasted and ground (page 161)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 1 habanero chile, seeded and chopped
  • 3 teaspoons achiote paste (page 149)
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice, ground
  • 1 tablespoon lemon-infused olive oil (page 162)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 Fresno chile, seeded and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless swordfish fillets, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 8 (5 1/2-inch) soft white corn tortillas (page 13), for serving
  • Garnish: Shredded lettuce and lime wedges

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