Annatto Marinade for Fish

Terry  posted 4-18-98

  * Exported from MasterCook * 

  Annatto Marinade for Fish 

  Recipe By : Two Hot Tamales 
  Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00 
  Categories : Marinade Seafood 

  Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method 
  -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 
  6 tablespoons annatto seeds, soaked in water overnight 
  1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns 
  6 whole allspice berries 
  1 teaspoon cumin seeds -- toasted 
  10 cloves garlic -- minced 
  1 tablespoon Mexican oregano 
  1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 
  1/4 teaspoon clove 
  2 bay leaves 
  1 cup orange juice 
  1/2 cup white wine vinegar 
  1 cup oil 
  6 whole red snapper, cleaned, scaled and -- split lengthwise 
  Thinly sliced lime -- garnish 
  thinly sliced red onion 


Grind annatto seed, peppercorns, allspice and cumin with mortar and 
pestle. Transfer to a large bowl. Mix in oregano, cinnamon, cloves and 
bay leaves. 

Add orange juice, vinegar and oil and whisk until blended. Open fish and 
arrange in large glass baking dish.  Pour marinade over. 

Cover and refrigerate 2-4 hrs. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Remove fish 
from marinade; reserve marinade. Season fish with salt and pepper. 

Bake until cooked through, basting occasionally with marinade, about 45 min.
Transfer to plates. Garnish with lime and red onion. 

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