| Prep: 30 mins | Cook: 20 mins | Difficulty: Medium | Serves: 6 |
| kcal | fat | saturates | carbs |
| 410 | 24g | 5g | 36g |
| sugars | fibre | protein | salt |
| 5g | 7g | 20g | 0.82g |
Why I Love Mexican Fish Tostadas with Spicy Chipotle Mayo
Hello, fellow food enthusiasts! As someone with Southern roots and a love for coastal seafood dishes, I’ve experimented significantly with my cooking repertoire. This lead me to create a fusion recipe leaning into another cuisine I find particularly vibrant and flavorful – Mexican. Enter my latest favorite, the Fish Tostadas with Spicy Chipotle Mayo.
A Personal Connection
There’s something about the combination of textures and flavors in these tostadas that takes me back to my own childhood, where my mom would whip up Southern-style fish and chips for Sunday dinners. However, I’ve swapped out traditional tartar sauce for a zesty chipotle mayo inspired by the culinary genius of Pati Jinich. The mayo leverages the smoky flavor of chipotles in adobo sauce, lime juice, and a generous base of mayonnaise to give it a kick that pairs perfectly with the fish.
Recipe Colleagues
Just to tease your taste buds, this dish has a similar profile to your traditional Baja-style Fish Tacos and any seasoned home cook might see the similarities to a beautifully topped bruschetta. If you’re planning a Mexican themed dinner night, this Fish Tostadas with Spicy Chipotle Mayo recipe works ideally as a starter, served alongside Chicken Enchiladas or even Cilantro Lime Rice.
This recipe embodies what I love about food: it’s a sensory getaway. Each bite not only transports you to the vibrant streets of Mexico but also brings forth a touch of my Southern culinary heritage. Plus, it’s a lyrics-free ode to my love for seafood. So, whether you’re a seasoned chef or just starting in the kitchen, I urge you to give this recipe a try. You won’t be disappointed!
What You’ll Need
- 12 tortillas
- 1 lb of white fish fillets
- 1 cup of flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups of breadcrumbs
- 1 cup of mayonnaise
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
- 1 tablespoon of lime juice
- 2 avocados, peeled, pitted, and mashed
- 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 bunch of fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 cups of vegetable oil for frying
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Method
Step One
In a large bowl, combine the flour, bread crumbs, and a pinch of salt and pepper. In another bowl, beat the two large eggs.
Step Two
Dip each fish fillet into the beaten eggs then evenly coat them in the bread crumb mixture. Place them on a baking tray lined with a paper towel.
Step Three
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the fish fillets until golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Once cooked, remove from the skillet and drain on the paper towel lined baking tray.
Step Four
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, minced chipotle pepper, and lime juice. Stir until well blended to create the spicy chipotle mayo.
Step Five
Spread a layer of the avocado onto each tortilla. Sprinkle with finely chopped red onion and diced tomatoes.
Step Six
Place a fried fish fillet on top of the tortilla. Drizzle with the spicy chipotle mayo and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.
Step Seven
Serve the Fish Tostadas with a side of the remaining Spicy Chipotle Mayo. Enjoy your meal!
