Citrus Mahi Mahi Tacos
- 1 1/2 pounds skinless mahi mahi fillets, cut into 3-inch pieces
- Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons achiote or annatto paste (or 1 tablespoon chili powder)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 oranges (1 juiced; 1 halved and sliced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3 scallions, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
- 8 sprigs thyme
- 6 bay leaves
- Corn tortillas, warmed, and assorted toppings, for serving
- Put a large piece of aluminum foil on a baking sheet; arrange the fish fillets side by side on the foil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Combine the achiote paste, lime juice, orange juice, oregano, cumin, scallions, chile powder, vinegar and brown sugar in a blender; pulse until smooth.
- Pour the mixture over the fish and turn to coat using tongs.
- Scatter the thyme sprigs and bay leaves over the fish, then top with orange slices.
- Cover the fish with another piece of foil and crimp the edges to tightly seal.
- Marinate in the refrigerator, 1 to 4 hours.
- Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 475 degrees F. Transfer the fish to the oven and bake until tender, about 25 minutes.
- Remove the herbs and orange slices.
- Serve the fish in tortillas with assorted toppings.
- Charred Spring Onions
- Trim 2 bunches spring onions; halve lengthwise, if large.
- Cook in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until tender and blackened, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Cut into pieces and sprinkle with lime juice and salt.
- Photograph by Andrew Purcell
mahi, kosher salt, paste, lime, oranges, oregano, ground cumin, scallions, ancho chile powder, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, thyme, bay leaves, tortillas
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/citrus-mahi-mahi-tacos-recipe.html (may not work)