Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 pound raw tuna steak, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped jalapeño pepper, seeds removed
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 avocados, peeled, pitted, and sliced
- 8 tostada shells
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- Sour cream and salsa, for serving
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Difficulty Level: 2 (simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine the tuna, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.
- To assemble the tostadas, spread some sour cream and salsa on each tostada shell. Top with the tuna mixture, avocado slices, and shredded lettuce.
- Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 350 per serving
- Fat: 20 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Carbohydrates: 25 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Fresh and flavorful
- Savory and spicy
- Perfect for a light meal or appetizer
- Easy to prepare
User Comments:
- "These tuna tostadas are delicious! The combination of flavors is just right."
- "I love the freshness of the tuna and the crunch of the tostada shells."
- "This is a great recipe for a quick and easy meal."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you want to cook the tuna, sear it in a skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired doneness.
- Be careful not to overcook the tuna, or it will become tough.
- For a spicier tostada, add more jalapeño pepper.
- For a milder tostada, remove the seeds from the jalapeño pepper.