Fish Tacos with Habanero Salsa
Course: Dinner, Main DishCuisine: Mexican, BajaDifficulty: Easy
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
20
minutesCooking time
8
minutesInactive time
2
hrTotal time
2
hours28
minutesIngredients
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.



