Mero en Ma Cum (Striped Bass in Achiote and Sour Or

Name: Mero en Ma Cum (Striped Bass in Achiote and Sour Orange Sauce)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large cloves garlic, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon Mexican oregano; 1 teaspoon achiote paste or ground annatto; 1/2 cup Seville orange juice; 1 (2 to 4 pound) wild striped bass, scaled and gutted; 1 red bell pepper, julienned; 1 yellow bell pepper, julienned; 1 Spanish onion, sliced thinly; 1 jalapeno, sliced thinly; 2 tomatoes, sliced; 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 large pieces banana leaves; Corn tortillas

Servings: persons

4 large cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon achiote paste or ground annatto
1/2 cup Seville orange juice
1 (2 to 4 pound) wild striped bass, scaled and gutted
1 red bell pepper, julienned
1 yellow bell pepper, julienned
1 Spanish onion, sliced thinly
1 jalapeno, sliced thinly
2 tomatoes, sliced
1/2 cup olive oil
2 large pieces banana leaves
Corn tortillas

1
Begin in a bowl by combining the garlic, cumin, oregano, achiote and orange juice mix well to form a paste.
2
Then score striped bass on both sides and rub the marinade or paste on both sides of the fish.
3
Season with salt and pepper and set aside to rest for 20 minutes.
4
In a bowl combine bell peppers, onion, jalapeno, tomatoes and olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
5
Place this mixture in side the cavity of the bass.
6
On hot grill Lay down 1 piece of the banana leaf and then place fish on top of it and then place the other piece of banana leaf on top of it and cook on top of the grill for 15 minutes.
7
Serve whole with corn tortillas.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large cloves garlic, chopped, 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon Mexican oregano, 1 teaspoon achiote paste or ground annatto, and more.

Yes, Mero en Ma Cum (Striped Bass in Achiote and Sour Orange Sauce) falls under the General 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.

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Mero en Ma Cum (Striped Bass in Achiote and Sour Orange Sauce)

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