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Kingfish Mezcal Ceviche Tostadas

Serves 4| Ready in 25 mins
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Fresh pieces of kingfish marinated in a citrus blend and smoky mezcal with a salsa of jalapeños, cucumber, grapefruit, lime and avocado served on a crispy tostada is a deliciously fun twist on a classic ceviche recipe.

Kingfish Mezcal Ceviche Tostadas

If you love ceviche, then friend you are in the right place. Adding a tipple of mezcal to the citrus cooking process adds a smokey, earthy flavour that works so well with the bright citrus orange, lime and grapefruit. This is a game changing appetizer because it’s so quick to make, and so damn delicious.

Make this recipe for a BBQ or party, or as a simple afternoon treat with friends. Be sure to pair with some mezcal margaritas for good measure. My Charred Corn, Smoky Garlic Prawn Tacos and Beer Battered Zucchini Flowers go really well with this dish if you're entertaining a crowd.

Frequently asked questions
I’d like to make my own tostadas, how?

Great! Here’s how: Preheat the oven to 200 C / 400 F. Lightly drizzle with olive oil, spread with your fingers to cover. Place them on a single layer on a lined baking tray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 5-6 minutes. Flip over and bake another 5-7 minutes until crispy.

Ingredients and substitutions

Ingredients including tostadas, avocado, kingfish, lime, cucumber, grapefruit and coriander
Kingfish
You could also use snapper
Orange, Lime & Grapefruit
Used for the marinade and as part of the salsa
Mezcal
A smoky spirit similar to tequila but with a smoky taste
Olive oil
For part of the marinade
Jalapeño
A spicy part of the salsa
Cucumber
For a fresh crunch
Coriander
A herby garnish
Avocado
For a creamy element
Salt & pepper
To season
Tostadas
I used store bought but you can easily make your own with corn tortillas

How to make it - step by step!

Slicing kingfish
1. Prepare kingfish

Dice kingfish into small pieces

Kingfish and sliced jalapeños with salt
2. Make ceviche marinade

Combine kingfish, jalapeño, salt, mezcal, orange juice, lime juice and olive oil in a bowl, season to taste and refrigerate for 15 minutes to marinate, the fish will turn a white colour.

Grapefruit and lime added to kingfish and jalapeños
3. Make the salsa

To the mixture add cucumber, grapefruit, lime segments and salt and gently toss to combine.

Avocado on tostadas
4. Assemble the tostadas

Lay a couple of slices of avocado onto a tostada, then scoop some of the ceviche mixture onto the avocado (you can also drizzle a little of the marinade).

Tostadas with avocado, kingfish, lime, cucumber, grapefruit and coriander
5. Garnish and season

A tostada with avocado, kingfish, lime, cucumber, grapefruit and coriander

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Kingfish Mezcal Ceviche Tostadas

Cook Time
15 mins
Prep Time
10 mins
Serves
4
Fresh pieces of kingfish marinated in a citrus blend and smoky mezcal with a salsa of jalapeños, cucumber, grapefruit, lime and avocado served on a crispy tostada is a deliciously fun twist on a classic ceviche recipe.

For the ceviche

  • 1 piece (300g) sashimi grade kingfish
  • Juice of ½ orange
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 30ml Mezcal
  • ½ jalapeño, finely sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Pinch of salt

For the salsa

  • 3 baby cucumbers (or 1 large)
  • 1/4 cup coriander leaves
  • 1/2 grapefruit cut into small segments, rind removed
  • 1/2 lime tiny segments, inc rind (if you dare)
  • Sea salt & pepper

Extra ingredients

  • Avocado sliced (not over ripe)
  • 12 tostadas, store bought
Category - Appetizers
Cuisine - Mexican inspired
Skill Level - Super easy
Other categories -
Appetizers, Entertaining, Little plates, Seafood, Summer
Nutritional information
Calories 681.0 kcal34%
Carbohydrates 62.4 g21%
Sodium 700.3 mg30%
Magnesium 228.4 mg57%
Protein 25.7 g51%
Sugar 8.0 g9%
Calcium 282.0 mg28%
Vitamin A 32%
Fat 39.6 g61%
Fiber 16.4 g66%
Iron 8.8 mg49%
Vitamin C 155%

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