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Pescado Zarandeado

Name: Pescado Zarandeado
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 μερίδες
Cuisine: mexican
Ingredients: 1 τεμ. whole fish butterflied, scales removed; 15 g achiote paste; 120 ml orange juice; 60 ml soy sauce; 4 σκελίδα garlic minced; 30 ml lime juice; 15 ml white vinegar; 1 κ.γ. salt; 0,5 κ.γ. black pepper; 2 κ.σ. vegetable oil; 0,5 τεμ. red onion sliced; 0,5 τεμ. cucumber sliced; 1 τεμ. tomato sliced; 1 τεμ. lime cut into wedges; 0,25 φλιτζάνι fresh cilantro chopped

Pescado Zarandeado is a classic grilled fish dish from Nayarit, Mexico. A whole butterflied fish is marinated in a savory and slightly spicy sauce, then grilled over an open flame until tender and flaky. It's often served with warm tortillas and fresh salsa.

Πρωτότυπη συνταγή από Forkin

Συνολικός χρόνος: 55 λ.
Μερίδες: 4
Δυσκολία: Μέτρια

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Προετοιμασία

Υλικά

1 τεμ.whole fish, butterflied, scales removed

marinade

15 gachiote paste
120 mlorange juice
60 mlsoy sauce
4 σκελίδαgarlic, minced
30 mllime juice
15 mlwhite vinegar
1 κ.γ.salt
0,5 κ.γ.black pepper
2 κ.σ.vegetable oil

garnish

0,5 τεμ.red onion, sliced
0,5 τεμ.cucumber, sliced
1 τεμ.tomato, sliced
1 τεμ.lime, cut into wedges
0,25 φλιτζάνιfresh cilantro, chopped

Εξοπλισμός

large baking sheet · fish grilling basket (optional) · serving platter · grill · medium bowl · whisk · basting brush

Η μέθοδος

Βήμα προς βήμα

1
Rinse the butterflied whole fish thoroughly under cold water and pat it completely dry with paper towels.
Περίπου 2 λ.
Σημείωση του μάγειρα: Ensuring the fish is dry helps the marinade adhere better.
2
In a medium bowl, combine the achiote paste, orange juice, soy sauce, minced garlic, lime juice, white vinegar, salt, black pepper, and vegetable oil to create the marinade.
Περίπου 3 λ.
Σημείωση του μάγειρα: Whisk well to ensure the achiote paste fully dissolves and distributes evenly.
3
Place the fish on a large baking sheet or tray and generously brush the marinade all over both sides of the fish, ensuring it gets into all crevices.
Περίπου 5 λ.
Σημείωση του μάγειρα: You can make shallow cuts into the thickest parts of the fish to help the marinade penetrate deeper.
4
Let the fish marinate at room temperature for at least 20 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour.
Περίπου 20 λ.
Σημείωση του μάγειρα: If refrigerating, bring it back to room temperature for 15 minutes before grilling for more even cooking.
5
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 200°C / 400°F). Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
Περίπου 10 λ.
Σημείωση του μάγειρα: A fish grilling basket can be very helpful for flipping the whole fish without it breaking.
6
Carefully place the marinated fish onto the hot grill, skin-side down first if possible, or in a grilling basket.
7
Grill for 10-12 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the fish, until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Περίπου 25 λ.
Σημείωση του μάγειρα: Avoid overcooking, as this can make the fish dry.
8
Once cooked, carefully transfer the Pescado Zarandeado to a large serving platter.
Περίπου 1 λ.
9
Garnish with sliced red onion, cucumber, tomato, lime wedges, and chopped fresh cilantro.
Περίπου 2 λ.
10
Serve immediately with warm tortillas and your favorite salsa.

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Αποθήκευση

Store any leftover Pescado Zarandeado in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Ξαναζέσταμα

Gently reheat in the oven at a low temperature (150°C / 300°F) until just warmed through, or flake and enjoy cold in tacos.