Annatto Marinade for Fish Recipe

Name: Annatto Marinade for Fish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons annato seeds, soaked in water overnight; 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns; 6 whole allspice berries; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted; 10 garlic cloves, peeled, minced; 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 bay leaves; 1 cup orange juice; 1/2 cup white wine vinegar; 1 cup vegetable oil; 6 whole red snapper or grouper, cleaned, scaled, split lengthwise; Thinly sliced lime (garnish); Thinly sliced red onion (garnish)

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons annato seeds, soaked in water overnight
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
6 whole allspice berries
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted
10 garlic cloves, peeled, minced
1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 bay leaves
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1 cup vegetable oil
6 whole red snapper or grouper, cleaned, scaled, split lengthwise
Thinly sliced lime (garnish)
Thinly sliced red onion (garnish)

1
Grind annatto seeds, peppercorns, allspice berries and cumin with mortar and pestle.
2
Transfer to large bowl.
3
Mix in oregano, cinnamon, cloves and bay leaves.
4
Add orange juice, vinegar and vegetable oil and whisk until well blended.
5
Open fish (as for book) and arrange in large glass baking dish.
6
Pour marinade over.
7
Cover and refrigerate 2 to 4 hours.
8
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Remove fish from marinade; reserve marinade.
9
Season fish with salt and pepper.
10
Bake fish until cooked through, basting occasionally with marinade, about 45 minutes.
11
Transfer fish to plates.
12
Garnish with lime and red onion.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons annato seeds, soaked in water overnight, 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns, 6 whole allspice berries, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted, and more.

Yes, Annatto Marinade for Fish falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Annatto Marinade for Fish

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