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Spicy Tuna Tostada with an Avocado Salsa Verde

Recipe by @emeraldcchan

These Spicy Tuna Tostadas are specifically designed to win over anyone who thinks they don't like canned tuna. The secret lies in treating the tuna like the star ingredient it deserves to be – seasoned with gochugaru for heat, brightened with fresh lime, and paired with a vibrant avocado salsa verde that makes everything taste fresh and exciting. The crispy tortillas and golden fried onions add textural contrast that transforms this simple combination into something that feels restaurant-worthy.

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Spicy Tuna Tostada with an Avocado Salsa Verde

@emeraldcchan

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Category

Tune recipes

Servings

4

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Recipe by @emeraldcchan

These Spicy Tuna Tostadas are specifically designed to win over anyone who thinks they don't like canned tuna. The secret lies in treating the tuna like the star ingredient it deserves to be – seasoned with gochugaru for heat, brightened with fresh lime, and paired with a vibrant avocado salsa verde that makes everything taste fresh and exciting. The crispy tortillas and golden fried onions add textural contrast that transforms this simple combination into something that feels restaurant-worthy. 

Ingredients

    For the Tuna

  • 2 (5oz) cans Wild Planet Skipjack Wild Tuna

  • ½ tsp Kosher Salt

  • 1 tsp Gochugaru

  • Zest of 1 Lime
  • Juice of 1 Lime
  • 1½ Tbsp Olive Oil

    • For the Salsa Verde

  • 1 Avocado
  • ⅓ cup Cilantro
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 small White Onion, chopped
  • 1 Jalapeño
  • Juice of 1 Lime

  • ½ tsp Kosher Salt

  • 1½ Tbsp Olive Oil

    • For the Tostadas and Fried Onions

  • Neutral Oil for frying
  • 4 Corn Tortillas
  • 1 small White Onion, thinly sliced
  • Flaky Salt

    • To Serve

  • Crema
  • Fresh Cilantro
  • Lime Wedges
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Directions

    For the Tuna

    1. In a medium bowl, break tuna into bite-sized pieces
    2. Toss with salt, gochugaru, lime zest, lime juice, and olive oil
    3. Set aside

    For the Salsa Verde

    1. Add avocado, cilantro, garlic, onion, jalapeño, lime juice, salt, and olive oil to food processor

    2. Blitz until almost smooth and season to taste

    For the Tostadas and Fried Onions

    1. Add oil to come 1½" up sides of medium pan
    2. Heat over medium-high heat
    3. Fry tortillas one or two at a time until golden and crispy, 1-2 minutes per side
    4. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate and season both sides with salt
    5. In same pan, fry sliced onions until browned and crispy, 5-6 minutes

    6. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate with slotted spoon, and season with salt

    To Assemble

    1. Layer crema and salsa verde over tostadas

    2. Divide seasoned tuna over top
    3. Finish with crispy onions and fresh cilantro
    4. Serve with lime wedges
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