Spicy Seafood Tostadas with Fresh Citrus Marinade
Ceviche Mastery: Veracruz-style, Without the Red Snapper Hassle
Craving some zesty, refreshing goodness? Ditch the traditional red snapper and step up your ceviche game with this Veracruz-style recipe! No worries, pal, 'cause you got plenty of choices for that perfect, sustainable mild white fish.
Grab your favorite seafood from a reputable source — don't shy away from Hawaiian wild-caught snapper, opakapaka (pink snapper), rock cod, halibut, or bass. Recall your fishmonger and inform 'em you're making some bad-ass ceviche; they'll hook you up with top-notch product.
Plan ahead for this joint, 'cause the ingredients can be prepped a few hours in advance, fridged, and final prepared about 15 minutes before serving — perfect for a stress-free starter or impressive party dish.
This recipe landed on our No-Fail Mexican Favorites list for Cinco de Mayo, and it's not hard to see why.
- Serves: 4 enthusiastic souls
- Difficulty Level: Even a caveman could ace this recipe
- Total Time: 60 mins, but that's inclusive of chill time
Ingredients (17 items total)
Marinade:
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (from about 8 juicy limes)
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 jalapeños, stemmed and cut into 1/4-inch rings
Appetizing Ceviche Mixture:
- 1/4 pound sea scallops, muscle removed (if present) and cubed
- 1/4 pound red snapper fillets, bones removed and cubes
- 1 cup Roma tomatoes (around 3 medium ones)
- 1/2 cup Manzanilla olives, pitted and thinly cut
- 1/3 cup shallots (about 2 medium ones), finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños, drained and roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
Crunch Time:
- 4 tostada shells
- 1/2 avocado, sliced lengthwise into 8 pieces
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 lime, cut into 8 wedges
- Hot sauce (for serving, optional)
Action Steps
Marinade Prep:
- Mix your lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, and jalapeños in a medium, non-reactive bowl. Reserve that spicy, citrusy blend.
Ceviche Mix:
- Toss your scallops and snapper into the marinade. Let 'em mate with the juices until they feel firm and opaque, which should take around 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine the tomatoes, olives, shallots, cilantro, pickled jalapeños, and capers in a large, non-reactive bowl.
- Fetch the seafood out of the bowl using a slotted spoon. Transfer it to the tomato mix, leaving the jalapeños and marinade behind (unless you wanna add more heat; then you can chop up the peppers and toss 'em in).
Serving Time:
- Distribute the ceviche mixture over the tostada shells. Top each with 2 avocado slices.
- Sprinkle with cilantro, and serve immediately with lime wedges and hot sauce (if you're feeling fiery).
Fish Swaps:For a fish-free, cauliflower-based ceviche, you'll get similar flavors that rock the boat, but without the need for fish. Go vegan and environmental-friendly with this delicious alternative[1][2].
[1] Vegan Ceviche Recipe: Fresh and Delicious Plant-Based Cevichehttps://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/cauliflower-ceviche-recipe/
[2] Vegan Mexican Cevichehttps://minimalistbaker.com/vegan-mexican-ceviche/
- To make a vegan and environmentally-friendly alternative to this Ceviche Mastery recipe, consider using a cauliflower-based ceviche; you'll still get delicious flavors, just without the need for fish.
- For the nutritional information on this Veracruz-style ceviche, consider researching ceviche recipes that focus on the nutritional aspects, comparable to this refreshing dish, to help you make informed choices.
- If you're interested in learning more about Hawaii's wild-caught snapper and opakapaka, look up reliable sources that provide detailed information about sustainable fishing practices in Hawaii and their impact on marine ecosystems.
- If you're an uncategorized food enthusiast and enjoy exploring unique recipes, you might be interested in discovering more about this recipe's partner dishes; integrating them into your party menu can provide a captivating dining experience for your guests.
