Best 3 Achiote Tilapia Super Simple Recipes
**Achiote Tilapia: A Culinary Journey into Mexican Flavors**
Embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure with our exceptional Achiote Tilapia recipes, a harmonious blend of Mexican flavors and fresh tilapia. Discover a symphony of tastes as the vibrant achiote paste, a traditional Mexican condiment, infuses the delicate tilapia fillets with its earthy, slightly sweet, and subtly smoky notes. These recipes offer a delightful spectrum of cooking techniques, from the simplicity of pan-frying to the smoky allure of grilling. Prepare to be captivated by the vibrant colors, enticing aromas, and delectable flavors of Achiote Tilapia, a dish that promises an unforgettable culinary experience.
EASY BAKED TILAPIA
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees F). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Place the tilapia fillets in the bottom of the baking dish and dot with butter. Season with Old Bay seasoning and garlic salt. Top each one with a slice or two of lemon. Arrange the frozen mixed vegetables around the fish, and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Cover the dish and bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until vegetables are tender and fish flakes easily with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.6 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Cholesterol 46.4 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 354.3 mg
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.
Tips:
- Choose the freshest tilapia fillets you can find. Fresh tilapia should have a mild, slightly sweet smell. Avoid fillets that are slimy or have a strong fishy odor.
- Make sure the achiote paste is fresh. Fresh achiote paste should be a deep red color and have a slightly smoky smell. Avoid paste that is brown or has a rancid smell.
- Don't be afraid to adjust the amount of achiote paste to your taste. If you like a more mild flavor, use less paste. If you like a more intense flavor, use more paste.
- Serve the tilapia with your favorite sides. Some popular sides for tilapia include rice, beans, vegetables, and tortillas.
Conclusion:
Achiote tilapia is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The achiote paste gives the tilapia a beautiful red color and a slightly smoky flavor. The tilapia is also moist and flaky, thanks to the gentle cooking method. If you are looking for a new way to cook tilapia, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.
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