Best 3 Achiote Tilapia Super Simple Recipes
Achiote tilapia is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The combination of achiote paste, garlic, and lime juice creates a delicious marinade that infuses the tilapia with a vibrant red color and a slightly smoky flavor. This simple recipe is perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner, and it can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, beans, or vegetables.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
PESCADO EN ACHIOTE (MEXICAN FISH IN ANNATTO SAUCE)
White fish fillets and shrimp are marinated with achiote, orange juice, lemon, and spices, baked in the oven, and served with habanero sauce and red onion. You can use any white fish fillets. These are typical flavors of Southeast Mexico.
Provided by Chef Gaby Cervello
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Combine 3/4 cup water, achiote paste, onion, juice of 2 limes, juice of 1 orange, vinegar, garlic, 1 teaspoon oregano, salt, and pepper in a blender; blend until smooth.
- Season both sides of the fish fillets with salt and pepper, then brush the top with melted butter. Arrange fish fillets in a baking dish. Add shrimp on top and cover with achiote sauce. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 30 minutes.
- Place red onion and habanero peppers in a glass bowl. Add 1 cup water, juice of 1/2 orange, and juice of 1 lime; stir well and season with salt, peppercorns, and Mexican oregano.
- Serve fish and shrimp with achiote sauce and top with habanero sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.9 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 210 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 757.3 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
ACHIOTE TILAPIA (SUPER SIMPLE)
I just love the achiote seasoning found in the fish tacos in the Yucatan, so I decided to venture out and try to make the fish myself. . .success! Very simple too. I suggest serving with a squeeze of lime, a few slices of avocado and cilantro as a garnish. Adapted from a Ritz Carlton recipe in which they use this sauce to marinate whole red snappers.
Provided by januarybride
Categories Tilapia
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix achiote paste together all ingredients down to the salt/pepper.
- Place fish in a shallow baking dish and pour achiote marinade over top.
- Cover dish and place in fridge for 2 hours.
- Remove fish from marinade (discard marinade) and place fish on cookie sheet; let stand at room temp for 15 minutes.
- Turn oven broiler to high and let heat up for 3-5 minutes.
- Place fish under the broiler until cooked (it will flake easily and be opaque in color), approx 5-7 minutes depending upon the heat of oven and the thickness of the fish.
- Serve fillets atop saffron rice or serve in corn torillas for excellent fish tacos.
TRADITIONAL ACHIOTE RECADO
Make and share this Traditional Achiote Recado recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Sauces
Time 1h20m
Yield 2 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small saucepan bring water and achiote seeds to a boil.
- Cook seeds, covered, at a bare simmer 30 minutes and remove from heat.
- (Steep seeds 2 hours, or until softened.) Heat a dry comal or flat iron griddle over moderately low heat until hot and pan-roast garlic and onion, turning them occasionally to ensure even roasting, until browned and soft throughout, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Discard garlic skins.
- In a small heavy skillet dry-roast oregano over moderate heat, shaking skillet occasionally, until fragrant and beginning to brown, about 2 minutes and transfer to a small bowl.
- Cool oregano completely and in an electric coffee/spice grinder grind fine.
- Drain seeds and in a blender or food processor blend with garlic, onion, oregano, and remaining ingredients until smooth.
- Recado may be made 5 days ahead and chilled and covered.
Tips:
- Use fresh tilapia fillets: Fresh tilapia fillets are essential for this recipe. Frozen fillets can be used, but they will not have the same flavor and texture as fresh fillets.
- Marinate the tilapia fillets in the achiote paste: This will help to infuse the fillets with flavor. The longer you marinate the fillets, the more flavorful they will be.
- Use a hot skillet to sear the tilapia fillets: This will help to create a nice crust on the fillets and lock in the juices.
- Do not overcook the tilapia fillets: Tilapia fillets are very delicate and can easily be overcooked. Cook them for just a few minutes per side, or until they are cooked through.
- Serve the tilapia fillets with your favorite sides: Achiote tilapia can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, beans, vegetables, or salad.
Conclusion:
Achiote tilapia is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The achiote paste gives the tilapia a unique and flavorful crust, and the fillets are cooked to perfection in just a few minutes. Serve achiote tilapia with your favorite sides for a complete and satisfying meal.
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