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Fish Tamales in Banana Leaves with Achiote Butter and Corn-Tomato Salsa

Copyright, 2001, Joey Altman, All rights reserved

Prep Time:
1 hr 0 min
Inactive Prep Time:
0 min
Cook Time:
10 min
Level:
Intermediate
Serves:
10 to 12 servings

Ingredients

1 package banana leaves
4 cups Masa mix, follow instructions on package
4 pounds Mahi Mahi or snapper or other firm-fleshed fish

Achiote-Chile Butter:
1 tablespoon achiote paste
1 ancho chile
1/4 pound butter, at room temperature
1 lime, juiced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoons minced cilantro
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, toasted

Corn Salsa:
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Fish Tamales in Banana Leaves with Achiote Butter and Corn-Tomato Salsa

Copyright, 2001, Joey Altman, All rights reserved

1 cup sweet corn, cut off the cob and blanched
1/4 cup red onion, small diced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half or quarters if large
1 scallion, minced
1/4 bunch cilantro, minced
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 jalapenos, seeds removed and minced

Directions

For the achiote butter: Mix everything in a
food processor until well combined.

For the corn salsa: Mix everything in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.

For the tamales: Cut banana leaves into approximately 12-inch squares and wipe clean with damp towel. Place
about 3 ounces of prepared tamale masa in the middle of the leaf and place a piece of fish on top of the masa.
Coat the fish with achiote-chile butter then top with another spoonful of masa and spread over the fish to
completely encase. Fold the edges of the banana leaf over the fish, making a packet. Tie with a string and
steam for 10 minutes. Serve with Corn Salsa.
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