WHOLE GRILLED ACHIOTE STRIPED BASS WITH SPICY PICKLED RED ONIONS

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Whole Grilled Achiote Striped Bass with Spicy Pickled Red Onions image

Provided by Jeffrey Saad

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 orange, juiced (1-ounce)
1 lime, juiced (1-ounce)
1/2 cup achiote paste, 3 1/2-ounce package*
2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoon ground oregano, preferably Mexican
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 whole striped bass, scaled, gutted and cleaned
Vegetable oil or canola oil
1 cup Pickled Red Onions, recipe follows
1 avocado, halved, pitted and sliced, for garnish
1 avocado, halved, pitted and sliced, for garnish
1/2 bunch cilantro, leaves cleaned and roughly chopped, for garnish
1/2 bunch cilantro, leaves cleaned and roughly chopped, for garnish
1 red onion, sliced thin
2 limes
1/2 orange habanero pepper or 1 whole jalapeno chile, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill to medium-high.
  • In a medium bowl add the orange juice and the lime juice. Stir in the achiote paste, cumin, oregano and salt. Mix into a smooth paste. Rub the paste all over inside and outside of the fish. Drizzle both sides of the fish liberally with vegetable or canola oil. Put the fish on the grill. Grill until golden, about 4 minutes and then carefully flip the fish over. Grill until the fish starts to separate when lifted with a spatula. Fish will be golden brown with some charring.
  • Lay the fish on a large platter. Cover with pickled red onions, sliced avocado and chopped cilantro and serve family style.
  • To make the Pickled Red Onions:
  • Add the sliced onions to a medium-size bowl large enough for the onions to be spread out into a thin layer. Juice the limes into the bowl, then add the chopped chile and salt. Stir to combine. Allow to sit at room temperature for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes or cover and refrigerate overnight. Onions are ready when they are bright pink and softened. Their flavor will be sweet and spicy with a little texture but not crunchy.
  • Yield: about 1 cup

MD nayem Kazi
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This is a great recipe for a summer cookout. The fish is easy to grill and the pickled onions are a refreshing addition. I served it with rice and vegetables and it was a delicious meal.


Omaru Banja Tejan-sie
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The achiote paste and the spicy pickled red onions really made the fish taste amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mohammed Shejin
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This recipe is a great way to cook striped bass. The achiote paste gives the fish a beautiful color and the spicy pickled red onions add a nice tang. I served it with rice and black beans and it was a delicious meal.


Cornel Du Buisson
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I was looking for a new fish recipe and I'm so glad I found this one! The achiote paste and the spicy pickled red onions really complemented the fish. I'll definitely be making this again.


Zeydrin Temenos
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I made this recipe for my family and everyone loved it! The fish was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. The spicy pickled red onions were a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Dip Chowdhury
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The fish is moist and flavorful, and the pickled onions add a nice acidity that cuts through the richness of the fish. I usually serve it with rice and vegetables.


Emily Vaske
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This is a great recipe for a summer cookout. The fish is easy to grill and the pickled onions are a refreshing addition. I served it with rice and vegetables and it was a delicious meal.


Tumusiime Abbey
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The achiote paste and the spicy pickled red onions really made the fish taste amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Daniel Barajas
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This recipe is a great way to cook striped bass. The achiote paste gives the fish a beautiful color and the spicy pickled red onions add a nice tang. I served it with rice and black beans and it was a delicious meal.


Lili Yaden
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I was looking for a new fish recipe and I'm so glad I found this one! The achiote paste and the spicy pickled red onions really complemented the fish. I'll definitely be making this again.


Charlee
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The fish is moist and flavorful, and the pickled onions add a nice acidity that cuts through the richness of the fish. I usually serve it with rice and vegetables.


Muhammad Junaid
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I made this recipe for my family and everyone loved it! The fish was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. The spicy pickled red onions were a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Safia Omari
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The achiote marinade gave the fish a lovely flavor and the pickled onions added a nice tang. I served it with rice and black beans and it was a delicious meal.


Hamja Bhai
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of fish, but I'm glad I did! The achiote paste and the spicy pickled red onions really elevated the flavor of the fish. I'll definitely be making this again.


Nazar muhammad
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This recipe is a keeper! I followed the instructions exactly and the fish turned out perfectly. The achiote paste gave the fish a beautiful golden color and the spicy pickled red onions were the perfect accompaniment. I'll definitely be making this a


Cleo S. Kuhlmann
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The fish is moist and flavorful, and the pickled onions add a nice acidity that cuts through the richness of the fish. I usually serve it with rice and vegetables.


Baguma David
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This grilled achiote striped bass was a hit at our summer BBQ! The fish was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. The spicy pickled red onions added a nice tangy kick. Highly recommend!