Ceviche Tostadas

11 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 8 5 1/2-inch extra-thin corn tortillas, or prepared tostada shells
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 pound orange roughy, red snapper or other fish fillet
  • 1 1/4 cups Key lime juice, or 1 cup lime juice and 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 heaping tablespoons cilantro, coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium tomato, diced
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Hot sauce (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    To make tostada shells, lay tortillas in a single layer on a counter and cover with a dry towel for about 30 minutes.
  2. 2
    Heat oil to 1-inch depth in a large skillet to 380 degrees.
  3. 3
    Fry one at a time until golden, about 30 seconds per side.
  4. 4
    Drain on paper towels.
  5. 5
    Cut fish into half-inch dice.
  6. 6
    Marinate in lime juice and salt to cover for 1 to 6 hours.
  7. 7
    Drain fish, mix with remaining ingredients and serve on the crisped tortillas with lime wedges, or use as a dip with tortilla chips.

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