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Mel’S Huachinango Tikin Xic

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This Mexican beverage features Red Snapper, Salt, Achiote Paste*, Oregano, Cloves. It delivers a pleasant kick of heat. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 1269.6
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This Mexican beverage features Red Snapper, Salt, Achiote Paste*, Oregano, Cloves. It delivers a pleasant kick of heat. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 2 pound Red Snapper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Achiote Paste*
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • 5 Garlic Cloves, peeled
  • 6 Peppercorns, ground
  • 4 tablespoon Seville Orange Juice*
  • 3 tablespoon Water
Directions
  1. 1
    Olive Oil *If you don't have achiote paste, substitute 1 T.
  2. 2
    annato seed, ground.* If you don't have Seville orange juice, substitute 2 T orange juice and and 2 T cider vinegar.
  3. 3
    Combine all ingredients except fish and olive oil in a blender.
  4. 4
    Blend completely to a paste.
  5. 5
    Smear the paste onto the fleshy side of the snapper.
  6. 6
    Allow to marinate overnight.
  7. 7
    Heat up a charcoal grill.
  8. 8
    When ready, coat each piece of snapper in olive oil.
  9. 9
    Then cook approximately 7-10 minutes per side, depending on thickness.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1269.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.0g8%
Saturated Fat 0.9g5%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2470.3mg103%
Total Carbohydrate 325.5g109%
Dietary Fiber 38.1g153%
Sugars 232.3g
Protein 21.2g43%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: achiote, beverage, blending, cloves, grilling, ground, huachinango, juice, mels, mexican, orange, oregano, paste, peeled, peppercorns, red, salt, seafood, seville, snapper
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