Fish Tacos with Habanero Salsa
Course: Dinner, Main DishCuisine: Baja, MexicanDifficulty: Easy
Servings
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4
servingsPrep time
20
minutesCooking time
8
minutesInactive time
2
hoursTotal 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.



