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Californian Sea Bass Ceviche Tostadas

Recipe courtesy Cory Vitiello
Show: Pop Up Gourmet Episode: Pop Up Gourmet

Photo: Californian Sea Bass Ceviche Tostadas

TOTAL TIME: 2 hr 5 min
Prep: 30 min
Inactive Prep: 1 hr
Cook: 35 min
 
YIELD: 4 servings
LEVEL: Intermediate

ingredients

CEVICHE:
  • 8 ounces very fresh Californian sea bass or other firm white flesh fish, deboned and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • Zest and juice of 3 limes
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 jalapenos, seeded and minced
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
    SALSA ROJA:
    • 2 cups tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
    • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
    • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, optional
      TOMATILLO AND AVOCADO SALSA:
      • 1/2 cup olive oil
      • 6 medium tomatillos, husks removed
      • 1/2 onion, diced
      • 3 cloves garlic, minced
      • 1 poblano pepper, split and seeded
      • 3 tablespoons lime juice
      • 1 ripe avocado
        TOSTADAS:
        • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
        • Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
        • Chile and Lime Cream, for garnish, recipe follows
        • Pickled Red Onions, for garnish, recipe follows
        CHILE AND LIME CREAM:
        • Pinch kosher salt
        • Juice and zest of 2 limes
        PICKLED RED ONIONS:
        • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
        • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
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        Directions

        For the ceviche: Combine the sea bass, olive oil, cilantro, orange juice, green onions, lime juice, garlic, jalapenos and some salt and black pepper and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.

        For the salsa roja: Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat, and then saute the onions, garlic and serrano until the onions are translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and oregano and simmer about 10 minutes, and then remove from the heat and let cool slightly. Puree the mixture in a blender until coarsely pureed. Season with salt and black pepper, stir in the parsley, if using, and let cool.

        For the tomatillo and avocado salsa: Heat a cast-iron or other heavy-bottomed pan until very hot. Add the olive oil and tomatillos and cook until the skins blister and burst. Stir in the onions, garlic and poblano and cook over medium heat until the onions are translucent and half the tomatillo juice has evaporated, 7 minutes. Transfer to a food processor along with the lime juice and avocado and blend until smooth.

        For the tostadas: Heat the oil to 350 degrees F in a small pot. Fry the tortillas one by one until golden and crispy, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to paper towels to dry and sprinkle with the salt, adding more if needed.

        For assembly: Spoon a dollop of the salsa roja onto the base of the tostada. Place 2 tablespoons of the ceviche on top, taking care to leave most of the juice behind. Spoon the tomatillo salsa over top and garnish with Chile and Lime Cream, Pickled Red Onions and cilantro leaves.

        Cook's Note: As an alternative, you can use some of your favorite spices to season the tostadas after they've been fried.

        This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and may have been scaled down from a bulk recipe. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.
        Whisk together the sour cream, ancho, salt and lime juice and reserve for garnish.
        Bring the vinegar, sugar, salt and 1/2 cup water to a boil. Pour the boiling liquid over the red onions and let sit 1 hour. Drain and reserve for garnish.

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