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Ingredients:
| Qty | Unit | Ingredient | ||
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| 1 | pound | Red Snapper Fillets » skin on | ||
| 1 | cup | Achiote Paste |
Achiote Paste
Achiote paste, pronounced ah-chee-OH-tay, is a vibrant, brick-red color seasoning made from the seeds of the annatto tree. It combines annatto seeds with spices like cumin, pepper, coriander, oregano, and a splash of
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| 1/2 | cup | Orange Juice » fresh squeezed |
Orange Juice
Orange juice - pronounced 'OR-inj joos' is a popular beverage made from extracting or squeezing the juice from fresh oranges. It is highly prized for its vibrant flavor, natural sweetness, and nutritional benefits,
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| 1/2 | cup | Lime Juice » fresh squeezed | ||
| 1/2 | cup | Water |
Water
Water, the essence of life, is a transparent, tasteless, and odorless liquid that covers about 71% of the Earth's surface. Its neutral flavor allows other ingredients to shine while enhancing the overall texture
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| 1/3 | cup | Onion » chopped |
Onion
The Onion is a member of the Allium family of plants and is a close relative of garlic, scallions, leeks and chives.
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Onions are considered root vegetables because they grow below the surface of |
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| 1 | large | Habanero Pepper » finely chopped | ||
| 1/4 | cup | Cilantro » chopped |
Cilantro
Cilantro - pronounced 'sih-LAHN-troh' is an herb often used in Mexican, Asian, and Indian dishes. It is known for its fresh, citrusy flavor that some people adore, while others find it tastes like
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| 3 | tablespoons | Oil |
| Prep Time | Process Time | Overall Time |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Hours | 15 Minutes | 2 hours 15 minutes |
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375°F / 190°C / Gas Mark 5
- Remove the veins and seeds from the Habanero chili.
1. Spread the Achiote Paste on both sides of fish, covering well.
2. Place the Red Snapper in the refrigerator 1 to 2 hours.
3. Meanwhile; in mixing bowl combine orange juice, lime juice, water, onion, habanero, cilantro and salt to taste.
4. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in skillet large enough to accommodate the fish until shimmering.
5. Place fish in pan, skin-side down, and fry until seared, 2 minutes.
6. Place seared fish in 1-inch deep baking dish and pour citrus-habanero sauce over.
7. Bake in a preheated 375°F oven until fish is firm to touch and thoroughly cooked, about 5 minutes.
8. Serve immediately.
Submitted by Camila H. | April 14th, 2024 See all of Camila H.'s Recipes.
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