Zamas Tacos Maya

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Ingredients

• For the Achiote Paste:
• 1/4 cup achiote seeds
• 2 tablespoons allspice berries
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Mexican dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• For the Avocado-Tomatillo Salsa:
• 3 green tomatillos
• 1 avocado
• 1 serrano chile
• 1/4 cup chopped white onion
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 sprigs cilantro
• kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• For the Tacos:
• 8 ounces snapper, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 8 ounces shrimp, cut into thirds
• 2 tablespoons Achiote paste, from above
• 2 limes
• 18 corn tortillas
• 1 cup prepared pico de gallo
• cilantro sprigs
• Cooked black beans, serving suggestion
• Mexican rice, serving suggestion

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from thelatinkitchen.com

Preparation

Step 1

To make the achiote paste, grind the achiote, allspice, oregano and pepper. Then add vinegar, garlic and salt and grind until smooth. Add a little water if necessary.
To make the salsa, blend first five ingredients until it’s a chunky mixture. Add cilantro and blend until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
To make the tacos stir together the fish and shrimp with the achiote paste with a few squeezes of fresh lime juice. Let sit for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Prepare flattop grill on high heat. Remove excess marinade and place fish and shrimp on flattop.
Cook 1 to 2 minutes, allowing seafood to char slightly. Turn all pieces and cook another 1 to 2 minutes (slightly charring the achiote makes it extra delicious!).
Meanwhile, heat tortillas thoroughly (slightly toasting) on comal or separate section of flattop grill.
Arrange 3 on each plate and spoon a dollop of Avocado-Tomatillo Salsa over each tortilla. Remove the slightly charred fish and shrimp and portion evenly amongst the tortillas.
Garnish each taco with pico de gallo and a sprig of cilantro. Serve with black beans, Mexican rice and a lime wedge.

Note: This recipe is from Zama's Restaurant : Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila | Km 5, Tulum 77780, Mexico