Fish Tacos with Habanero Salsa

Fish Tacos with Habanero Salsa

Course: Dinner, Main DishCuisine: Mexican, BajaDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

8

minutes
Inactive time

2

hr
Total time

2

hours 

28

minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons achiote paste

  • 4 tablespoons lime juice

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

  • 1 teaspoon cumin

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • Three 8-ounce snapper fillets

  • Eight 6-ounce flour tortillas, warmed

  • Garnishes
  • Shredded lettuce

  • Avocado slices

  • Habanero Salsa, recipe follows

  • Habanero Salsa
  • 4 small red, ripe tomatoes, chopped

  • 1/4 cup minced red onion

  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice

  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped habanero pepper

  • Salt

Directions

  • Combine the achiote, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin and salt. Rub the mixture on both sides of the fish.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Preheat grill, brush the fish with olive oil and grill for 4 minutes on each side for medium-well.
  • Habanero Salsa
  • Mix all ingredients together. Serve at room temperature.

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