Fish Tacos with Habanero Salsa

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons achiote paste
  • 4 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 (8-ounce) snapper fillets
  • 8 (6-ounce) flour tortillas, warmed

Garnishes:

  • Shredded lettuce
  • Avocado slices
  • Habanero salsa, recipe follows

HABANERO SALSA:

  • 4 small redripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/4 cup minced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped habanero pepper
  • Salt

Instructions:

Garnishes:

  1. Combine the achiote, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin and salt. Rub the mixture on both sides of the fish. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  2. Preheat grill, brush the fish with olive oil and grill for 4 minutes on each side for medium-well.

HABANERO SALSA:

  1. Mix all ingredients together. Serve at room temperature.