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Kingfish Mezcal Ceviche Tostadas
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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
Kingfish Mezcal Ceviche Tostadas
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.
What you need to make Kingfish Mezcal Ceviche Tostadas
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How to make Kingfish Mezcal Ceviche Tostadas
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Dice kingfish into small pieces
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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.
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To the mixture add cucumber, grapefruit, lime segments and salt and gently toss to combine.
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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).
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A tostada with avocado, kingfish, lime, cucumber, grapefruit and coriander
Watch how to make Kingfish Mezcal Ceviche Tostadas
Watch how to make Kingfish Mezcal Ceviche Tostadas
Frequently asked questions & tips for Kingfish Mezcal Ceviche Tostadas
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Kingfish Mezcal Ceviche Tostadas
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
- Dice kingfish into small pieces
- 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.
- To the mixture add cucumber, grapefruit, lime segments and salt and gently toss to combine
- 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)
- Garnish with coriander and season with salt and pepper.