FISH TACOS AL PASTOR
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.
Provided by Rick Martinez
Categories Bon Appétit Dinner Lunch Fish Seafood Bass Halibut Taco Tortillas Cilantro Pineapple Orange Juice Chile Pepper Salsa Grill Grill/Barbecue Summer Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring guajillo and morita chiles and 1½ cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Cover, remove from heat, and let sit 30 minutes to allow chiles to soften.
- Place fish in a large bowl or baking dish. Transfer chile mixture and soaking liquid to a blender. Add orange juice, achiote paste, 4 garlic cloves, ¼ cup lime juice, and 1 Tbsp. salt and purée until smooth, about 2 minutes. Set aside 1 cup chile sauce, uncovered, at room temperature for serving. Pour remaining sauce over fish and toss to coat. Cover and chill at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours.
- Meanwhile, mix onion, habanero chile, pineapple, 3 Tbsp. cilantro, remaining finely chopped garlic clove, 3 Tbsp. lime juice, and 1½ tsp. salt in a medium bowl. Cover salsa and chill until ready to use.
- Prepare a grill for medium-high heat; thoroughly clean grate and brush with oil. Working in batches if necessary, grill fish, leaving a few inches of space between each piece, until marinade is dried and beginning to char, about 2 minutes. Using a fish spatula, release fish from grate, turn, and continue to grill until charred on second side and flesh flakes easily with a fork, about 3 minutes more. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes.
- Grill tortillas until just beginning to brown in spots, about 30 seconds per side. Top each tortilla with a piece of fish, then a schmear of reserved chile sauce, a spoonful of pineapple salsa, and some cilantro leaves. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over.
- Do Ahead: Pineapple salsa can be made 4 hours ahead. Keep chilled.
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everlylilly
[email protected]These tacos were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.
John Eric
[email protected]I made these tacos for my family and they loved them! I will definitely be making them again.
Bibas Tamang
[email protected]These tacos were a great way to use up some leftover fish.
Keagile Mabolawa
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fish tacos, but I tried these and they were surprisingly good.
Mohamed HAMROUN
[email protected]These tacos were so good, I ate two servings!
Karyn O'Connor
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my tacos didn't turn out as good as I hoped.
saff whitehead
[email protected]These tacos were a little too messy to eat, but they were worth it!
Salman Salman
[email protected]I used grilled shrimp instead of fish and they were amazing!
the gamer of all time best
[email protected]I'm not a fan of pineapple, so I left it out of the salsa. The tacos were still delicious.
M_lyn26 Vlog
[email protected]These tacos were a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved them.
Rohit Rajbanshi
[email protected]I made these tacos for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
adeel rasheed
[email protected]These tacos were a fun and easy weeknight meal. My kids loved them!
Beatrice Chelangat
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fish, but I loved these tacos! The fish was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing.
Azani Tate
[email protected]I had a hard time finding achiote paste, so I used a different spice blend. The tacos still turned out great!
Ishal Queen
[email protected]These tacos were a little bland for my taste. I think they needed more seasoning.
Ali Sied
[email protected]Delicious! I made these tacos for my friends and they loved them. The fish was flaky and the pineapple salsa was the perfect complement.
Steven Gluck
[email protected]Amazing! These tacos were so good, I couldn't stop eating them. The fish was cooked perfectly and the flavors were incredible.
Laura-Lee
[email protected]These tacos were easy to make and turned out great! I used tilapia and it was perfect. The pineapple salsa was also a nice touch.
Aaren Johnson
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in these tacos. The fish is tender and the pineapple adds a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.
Matthew Lodge
[email protected]These fish tacos were a hit with my family! The fish was perfectly cooked and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making these again.