Ingredients

  • 2 pounds red snapper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon achiote paste
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 5 garlic cloves peeled
  • 6 peppercorns ground
  • 4 tablespoons Seville orange juice
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • olive oil

Method

  • *If you don't have achiote paste, substitute 1 T. annato seed, ground.
  • * If you don't have Seville orange juice, substitute 2 T orange juice and and 2 T cider vinegar.
  • Combine all ingredients except fish and olive oil in a blender.
  • Blend completely to a paste.
  • Smear the paste onto the fleshy side of the snapper.
  • Allow to marinate overnight.
  • Heat up a charcoal grill.
  • When ready, coat each piece of snapper in olive oil.
  • Then cook approximately 7-10 minutes per side, depending on thickness.