Recipes Global Cuisines Latin American Mexican Pescado en Achiote (Mexican Fish in Annatto Sauce) 4.8 (4) 2 Reviews 2 Photos This pescado en achiote (Mexican fish in annatto sauce) is comprised of white fish fillets and shrimp marinated with achiote, orange juice, lime, and spices, baked in the oven, and served with habanero sauce and red onion. You can use any white fish fillets. These are typical flavors of Southeast Mexico. Submitted by Chef Gaby Cervello Updated on November 27, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings Achiote Sauce: ¾ cup water ¼ onion ¼ cup achiote paste 2 limes, juiced 2 tablespoons white vinegar 1 orange, juiced 1 clove garlic, peeled 1 teaspoon oregano salt and ground black pepper to taste Fish: 6 (4 ounce) white fish fillets ½ cup unsalted butter, melted 12 ounces uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined Habanero Sauce: 2 habanero chiles, sliced 1 red onion, sliced 1 cup water 1 lime, juiced ½ orange, juiced 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon peppercorns 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Combine 3/4 cup water, onion, achiote paste, juice of 2 limes, vinegar, juice of 1 orange, garlic, 1 teaspoon oregano, salt, and ground black pepper in a blender; blend until smooth. Season both sides of fish fillets with salt and ground black pepper, then brush tops with melted butter. Place fillets into a baking dish. Add shrimp on top; cover with achiote sauce. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven until fillets flake easily with a fork, about 30 minutes. Place habaneros and red onion in a glass bowl. Add 1 cup water, juice of 1 lime, and juice of 1/2 orange; stir well. Season with 1 teaspoon salt, peppercorns, and 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano. Serve fish and shrimp with achiote sauce; top with habanero sauce. Cook's Note: Watch the recipe video in Spanish on my blog: Gaby Cervello I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 413 Calories 24g Fat 11g Carbs 37g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 413 % Daily Value * Total Fat 24g 31% Saturated Fat 11g 56% Cholesterol 210mg 70% Sodium 757mg 33% Total Carbohydrate 11g 4% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 7g Protein 37g 74% Vitamin C 39mg 43% Calcium 84mg 6% Iron 2mg 13% Potassium 725mg 15% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.