Pan-Fried Fish with Achiote and Lime

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Fresh snapper fillets coated in a vibrant achiote spice blend and pan-fried until golden, finished with a bright lime squeeze for a zesty island-inspired dish. This Puerto Rican-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Snapper fillets, Achiote paste, Lime for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Puerto Rican cuisine 300 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat the snapper fillets dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp achiote paste, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Rub the mixture evenly over both sides of the snapper fillets.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the fish fillets and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and flaky.
  4. Step 4: Squeeze the remaining 1 tbsp lime juice over the fish. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

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