TIKIN XIC ( MAYAN GRILLED FISH)

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Number Of Ingredients 10

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12 oz. achiote paste (you can buy it online or in a Mexican Market)
4 fresh fish fillets (your choice fish such as grouper or red snapper with skin)
2 ripe fresh red tomatoes (sliced)
1 organic large white onion (sliced)
1 organic fresh green bell pepper (sliced)
4 fresh or dried epazote leaves (you can buy them online or in a Mexican Market)
1 smoke banana leave (cut in four wrapping size squares)
1 teaspoon virgin oil
1 small orange juice (buy orange that is tart and not too sweet)
2 limas or limes (juice and a bit of the skin grindings)

Steps:

Blend the achiote paste with the orange and limes juice, add a bit of water to make a smooth thick paste to marinate the fillets with in both sides. Place each marinated fish fillet in its own banana leaf square; top each fillet with a slice of tomato, green bell pepper, onion and an epazote leaf; then wrap and tied with a thin banana fiber (from center of leaf). Heat your grill well then place each wrapped fillet carefully to avoid direct fire; best if cooked with a lid in light medium heat for about 5 minutes. Serve wrapped with grilled veggies or green organic salad (tastes great with crystal rice as well).