Red Snapper with Achiote Paste (Huachinango C

Yield: 4 Servings
Categories: BBQ, Marinades, Mexican, Fish
LARRY LUTTROPP FVKC70A
L.A.TIMES FOOD SECTION 10/94
1cAnnato Paste
2(1 lb) fillets red snapper
OR other firm-fleshed fish,
Skin on
CITRUS-HABANERO SAUCE
1/2cOrange juice, fresh squeezed
1/2cLime juice, fresh squeezed
1/2cWater
1/3cOnion; chopped
1Habanero chile; veins & seeds removed, slivered
1/4cCilantro; chopped
Salt
3tbOil, optional
ACHIOTE PASTE
1cAnnatto (achiote) seeds
10lgCloves garlic
1/3cQuintana Roo oregano, OR
Mexican oregano
5tbPeppercorns
4tsGround cumin
4tsCoriander seeds
10Whole allspice berries
1 1/4cWhite vinegar, OR equal combination OF
Fresh orange juice
Fresh lime juice
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