Fish was fabulous. The cilantro mayo was a bit mamby pamby...needed some kick. Otherwise, a great dish.
Baja Ceviche Tostadas
Inspired by the street foods of coastal city Ensenada, this tostada is a perfect combination of citrus, spicy chiles, and fresh seafood. This recipe was developed by Border Grill Las Vegas executive chef Mike Minor.
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Credit: Anna Stockwell
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE CEVICHE:1 lb. boneless, skinless halibut (or a similar fish), cut into ¼" cubes
1 lb. peeled, medium shrimp, cut into ¼" cubes
1 cup fresh lime juice
⅓ cup finely chopped cilantro
2 tomatoes, cored and finely chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
1 jalapeño, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped
½ small red onion, finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
FOR THE SAUCE:
3 cups cilantro leaves
1 tbsp. fresh lime juice
½ cup prepared mayonnaise
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4. To serve, spread a thin layer of cilantro mayonnaise on each crispy corn tortilla. Top with seafood ceviche mixture and garnish with avocado.
Canola oil, for frying
12 6-inch corn tortillas
1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and sliced
2. Make the sauce: In the bowl of a food processor, pulse cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper until finely chopped. Add mayonnaise and puree until smooth; chill until ready to serve.
1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and sliced
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Make the ceviche: In a large bowl, combine halibut, shrimp, and juice. Allow to marinate for 20 minutes. Drain and discard all but ½ cup juice. Add remaining ingredients, season to taste with salt and pepper, and stir gently to combine. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.2. Make the sauce: In the bowl of a food processor, pulse cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper until finely chopped. Add mayonnaise and puree until smooth; chill until ready to serve.
3. Pour canola oil to a depth of 2 inches in a 6-qt. saucepan. Heat over medium-high until a deep-fry thermometer reads 350°. Working in batches, fry the tortillas until crisp, about 1 minute each. Drain on paper towels and season with salt.
4. To serve, spread a thin layer of cilantro mayonnaise on each crispy corn tortilla. Top with seafood ceviche mixture and garnish with avocado.
