Fish Tacos with Habanero Salsa

Fish Tacos with Habanero Salsa

Course: Dinner, Main DishCuisine: Baja, MexicanDifficulty: Easy
Servings
+

4

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

8

minutes
Inactive time

2

hours 
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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