Red Snapper Tacos al Pastor Recipe

Name: Red Snapper Tacos al Pastor
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup KRAFT Zesty Lime Vinaigrette Dressing; 4 guajillo chiles; 4 dried pasilla chiles; 1/4 tsp. ground cumin; 1 whole red snapper (3 lb.), scaled, dressed; 1 pineapple, cut lengthwise in half, cored and divided; 12 corn tortillas (6 inch); 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/2 cup chopped onions; 1 lime, cut into 6 wedges

Servings: persons

1
Heat grill for indirect grilling: Light one side of grill, leaving other side unlit.
2
Close lid; heat grill to 375 degrees F.
3
Blend first 4 ingredients in blender until smooth.
4
Press through fine mesh strainer into 13x9-inch dish.
5
Add fish; spoon dressing mixture over, and into fish cavity, to evenly coat fish.
6
Cover large sheet of heavy-duty foil with 8-inch-square sheet of parchment.
7
Slice 1 pineapple wedge; place half the slices in single layer on parchment; top with fish, then remaining pineapple slices.
8
Wrap fish with parchment, then in foil to make packet.
9
Place packet on grate over unlit area; cover.
10
Grill 30 to 35 min.
11
or until fish flakes easily with fork, monitoring for consistent temperature and turning packet after 15 min.
12
Meanwhile, chop remaining pineapple.
13
Warm tortillas.
14
Remove and discard bones from fish.
15
Discard pineapple from packet.
16
Break fish into small pieces; place on tortillas.
17
Top with chopped pineapple, cilantro and onions.
18
Serve with lime wedges.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup KRAFT Zesty Lime Vinaigrette Dressing, 4 guajillo chiles, 4 dried pasilla chiles, 1/4 tsp. ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Red Snapper Tacos al Pastor falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Red Snapper Tacos al Pastor

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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