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Arctic Char Tostadas

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A fried flat tortilla on a ceramic plate topped with flaky pink fish sliced jalapeños cilantro and capers.
Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich

Great tostadas vary, but their composition—crispy base, creamy topping, substantial protein—is the same. Chef Daniela Soto-Innes thinks of these as a Mexican take on bagels with cream cheese and lox. The addictive caramelized fish sauce vinaigrette brightens every bite.

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