mini fish tostados with cucumber avocado pico
I made these tostados last weekend and they were fantastic! This week's Sandwich of the Week challenge for my JAP group Sandwiches, Sammiches & Sammies was to create a sammie with the ingredients fish and cucumbers. This is my creation. I hope that you enjoy it. Cooking with Passion, sw:)
prep time
10 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
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yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 pound tilapia fillets, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 cup cornmeal mix
- 1 1/2 tablespoons old bay seasoning, divided **more or less**
- - zest of 1 lime
- 8 - mini tostados
- CUCUMBER AVOCADO PICO
- 1 medium cucumber, chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium avocado, chopped
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 2 - garlic cloves, grated
- 1-2 tablespoon cilantro, divided & chopped
- 1 small chili pepper, chopped **optional**
- - juice of 1 lime
- 2 pinches habanero sea salt **or to taste**
How To Make mini fish tostados with cucumber avocado pico
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Step 1Season fish with zest and a sprinkling of the old bay. Meanwhile, combine all the pico ingredients and chill until ready to use.
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Step 2Bread fish with cornmeal mix and remaining old bay. Deep fry at 350 degrees F for 2-3 minutes or until fish is golden brown. May have to fry in batches. Drain on paper towels.
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Step 3Fry tostados for 2-3 or until lightly browned and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
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Step 4Assemble: tostado, fish, pico, mexican crema. Garnish with cheese and cilanto.
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Culture:
Mexican
Category:
Other Salads
Category:
Seafood Appetizers
Category:
Vegetable Appetizers
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
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