mini fish tostados with cucumber avocado pico

Crestview, FL
Updated on May 22, 2012

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 ---
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

  • Step 1
    Season fish with zest and a sprinkling of the old bay. Meanwhile, combine all the pico ingredients and chill until ready to use.
  • Step 2
    Bread 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.
  • Step 3
    Fry tostados for 2-3 or until lightly browned and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  • Step 4
    Assemble: tostado, fish, pico, mexican crema. Garnish with cheese and cilanto.

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