Achiote-Grilled Sea Bass and Citrus Salad from The Hog Island Book of Fish & Seafood: Culinary Treasures from Our Waters by John Ash

Achiote-Grilled Sea Bass and Citrus Salad from The Hog Island Book of Fish & Seafood: Culinary Treasures from Our Waters by John Ash

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Annato seeds, the basis for achiote paste, are used extensively in Mexican and Caribbean cuisines. This is a classic preparation in Mexico’s Yucatan state. The

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons finely ground annato seeds (sometimes labeled as achiote)
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) fresh orange or grapefruit juice
  • ⅓ cup (75 ml) or so fresh orange or tangerine juice (enough to make a smooth paste)
  • 2 cups (80 g) mixed young salad greens, such as arugula, watercress, frisée, etc.
  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic
  • Six 5-ounce (140-g) sea bass fillets or other firm-fleshed white fish
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
  • 1 grapefruit, cut into segments
  • 2 oranges, cut into segments
  • 2 limes, cut into segments
  • Cilantro sprigs and avocado slices for garnish (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon pure chile powder, such as ancho
  • Fine sea salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 teaspoons peeled, finely chopped fresh ginger
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Honey, to taste
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano, preferably Mexican
  • 1 teaspoon whole allspice berries (about 5), toasted and ground
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

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