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Fish Tacos al Pastor

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corn tortillas topped with grilled fish and pineapple salsa
Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Judy Mancini

Pork tacos al pastor may get the fame, but this fish al pastor, based on a version at Mexico City restaurant Contramar, deserves plenty of glory. A potent chile marinade adds lots of flavor before the fillets hit the grill, and a do-ahead pineapple salsa is the perfect finishing touch.  

  

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