Tikin Xik Grilled Fish
Authentic Yucatan tikin xik whole fish grilled in banana leaves with achiote and sour orange. High-protein Mexican seafood recipe.
40mPrep
25mCook
4Servings
360Calories
50gProtein
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Ingredients
- whole red snapper or sea bass
- achiote paste
- sour orange juice
- garlic
- x'catic or banana chile
- white onion
- tomatoes
- banana leaves
- cumin
- black pepper
Ingredients
- 1200 g whole red snapper or sea bass
- 60 g achiote paste
- 120 ml sour orange juice
- 6 cloves garlic
- 4 units x'catic or banana chile
- 200 g white onion
- 300 g tomatoes
- 4 units banana leaves
- 3 g cumin
- 3 g black pepper
Instructions
- Score fish on both sides, blend achiote with orange juice, garlic, cumin and pepper.
- Rub fish inside and out with achiote marinade. Rest 30 min.
- Layer banana leaves, add sliced onion, tomato and chiles.
- Place fish on vegetables, wrap tightly in banana leaves.
- Grill over medium heat 25 min, turning once.
- Serve unwrapped at the table with tortillas and lime.