Fish Tacos with Habanero Salsa

Total Time:2 hr 28 min
Prep Time:20 min
Inactive Time:2 hr
Cook Time:8 min
Serves:4
Level:Easy

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

  1. 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:

  1. Mix all ingredients together. Serve at room temperature.

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