Best 8 Tuna Tostadas I Recipes

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Tuna tostadas are a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or snack. This versatile dish is made with crispy tostada shells, flaked tuna, and a variety of fresh and flavorful toppings. Whether you prefer classic tuna salad, spicy tuna ceviche, or something in between, there's a tuna tostada recipe out there to suit your taste. With just a few simple ingredients and a little creativity, you can prepare delicious and satisfying tuna tostadas that will be sure to please everyone at your table.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

TUNA TOSTADAS, CONTRAMAR STYLE



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Chipotle aioli and sushi-grade tuna crown these modern tostadas, which come from Contramar, a lauded Mexico City seafood restaurant.

Provided by Sara Deseran

Categories     Kid-Friendly     Dinner     Lunch     Tuna     Healthy     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 12 tostadas; serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

Chipotle Aioli:
1 egg yolk, chilled
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup drained, chopped chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Tostadas:
Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
12 (4- to 5-inch) corn tortillas (purchased this size or cut to size with scissors)
3 large leeks, white and light green part only, halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/4-incht hick half-moons (3 cups)
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 4 limes)
1 pound sashimi-grade skinned tuna fillet, cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices
2 avocados, halved, pitted, peeled, and cut into 24 slices each 1/8 inch thick
Kosher salt
12 lime wedges (about 2 limes)

Steps:

  • To make the aioli, combine the egg yolk, lemon juice, and garlic in a blender and blend for 30 to 45 seconds, until smooth. With the blender running, pour in the oil in a very slow, thin, steady stream until the mixture emulsifies and thickens. (If the aioli begins to break, try alternating the oil with drops of ice water until the mixture has emulsified.)
  • Add the chiles and salt and process for an additional 30 seconds, until the chiles are fully incorporated. Transfer to a covered container and refrigerate until needed; it will keep for up to 3 days. To make the tostadas, pour the oil to a depth of 1 inch into a large, deep, heavy skillet and heat to 375°F on a deep-frying thermometer. Line a large plate with paper towels. Add the tortillas, one or two at a time (depending on the size of the pan), to the hot oil and cook, turning once with tongs, for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes on each side, until a uniformly deep golden color and crisp. Transfer to the towel-lined plate to absorb the excess oil. Fry the remaining tortillas the same way. Set aside.
  • Remove the pan from the heat, reserving the oil in the pan to fry the leeks.
  • Put the leeks and just enough water to cover in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Remove from the heat, drain into a colander, and place under cold running water for about 30 seconds, until completely cool. Press gently on the leeks to remove any excess water, then press between paper towels to wick away excess moisture.
  • Line a small plate with paper towels. If the tortillas have absorbed some of the oil in the skillet, add more oil until it is again 1 inch deep. Place the skillet over medium-low heat and heat the oil to 325°F. Carefully add the leeks to the hot oil and fry, stirring once about halfway through the frying, for about 5 minutes, until golden brown and crispy but still a little green. Be careful not to let them burn. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the leeks to the towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Stir together the soy sauce and lime juice in a glass or ceramic bowl. Add the tuna slices and stir gently, coating all of slices with the marinade. Let marinate for 5 minutes, then pour off the excess marinade.
  • To assemble the tostadas, place the tostadas on a flat work surface and spread about 2 teaspoons of the chipotle aioli on each tostada. Place 3 tuna slices on top of the aioli, then top each portion of tuna with about 2 teaspoons of the leeks. Finally, top each tostada with 2 avocado slices, then season the avocado with a tiny pinch of salt.
  • Serve the tostadas immediately, accompanied with the lime wedges.

TUNA TOSTADAS WITH CHILE MAYONNAISE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup mayonnaise
Juice of 1 lime, plus wedges for serving
3/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
8 tostadas (flat crisp tortillas) or taco shells
3/4 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup pimento-stuffed olives, halved, plus 1 tablespoon brine from the jar
1 clove garlic, lightly smashed
2 bay leaves
1 12-ounce container pico de gallo or fresh salsa (1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cups)
3 5-ounce cans solid white tuna packed in water, drained
1 cup lightly packed fresh parsley, chopped (about 1 small bunch)
1 small head romaine lettuce, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Whisk the mayonnaise, lime juice, chile powder and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl; cover and refrigerate. Put the tostadas on a baking sheet and bake until crisp, 5 minutes.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; add the raisins and cook, shaking the pan, until plump, about 30 seconds. Add the olives, garlic and bay leaves; cook, stirring, 20 seconds. Add the pico de gallo, olive brine and 2/3 cup water. Simmer until thickened, about 8 minutes.
  • Add the tuna to the skillet in chunks and cook, spooning the sauce on top, until heated through, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with the parsley and remove from the heat. Discard the garlic and bay leaves.
  • Spread about 1 tablespoon of the chile mayonnaise on each tostada. Top with the tuna and sauce, the lettuce and the remaining chile mayonnaise. Serve with lime wedges.

SPICY TUNA TOSTADA



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This is inspired by the famous Contramar Tostada, with some of the same flavors but a very different composition.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 8 tostadas

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 to 3 cups vegetable oil
Eight 4-inch corn tortillas
12 to 16 ounces number 1 grade ahi tuna
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 shallot, finely minced
1 lime, cut into supremes (see Cook's Note), juice reserved
1 watermelon radish, peeled, or 4 regular radishes, julienned
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, leaves picked, stems discarded
2 to 3 chipotles in adobo sauce
1/2 cup mayonnaise
Juice of 1/2 lime
1/8 cup pure olive oil
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • For the tostadas: Preheat the vegetable oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F. Line a plate with paper towels.
  • Fry the tortillas flat until completely crisp, about 1 minute. Drain on the paper towels.
  • Cut the tuna into 1/4-inch cubes, discarding large pieces of sinew, and place in a small bowl. Dress the tuna with 2 tablespoons olive oil and some salt and pepper and mix well. Add the shallot. Drain the juice from the lime supremes and add to the radishes in a small bowl. Add the supremes to the tuna mixture and mix well. Chop half the cilantro and add to tuna mixture. Add the remaining tablespoon olive oil to the radishes and season with salt and pepper.
  • For the chipotle aioli: Place the chipotles, mayo and lime juice in a mortar and pestle and blend until smooth. Slowly add the oil and season with salt. Spoon into a bowl.
  • To compose, spread about 1 1/2 tablespoons chipotle aioli on each of the tostada rounds. Place the tuna mixture on top of the chipotle aioli. Top the tuna with the radish mixture and the remaining cilantro leaves.

MEXICAN TUNA TOSTADAS



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Provided by Adeena Sussman

Categories     Tequila     Cocktail Party     Quick & Easy     Lime     Tuna     Avocado     Hot Pepper     Healthy     Seed     Self

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 corn tortillas (6 inches each)
3 tablespoons canola oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped chipotle pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon tequila
1/2 teaspoon adobo sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 pound sushi-grade tuna, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 avocado, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
3 scallions (green part only), thinly sliced
3 tablespoons hulled pumpkin seeds

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Cut 2 rounds from each tortilla with a 3-inch cookie cutter. Brush both sides of tortillas with 1 tablespoon of oil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Place rounds in 1 layer on cookie sheets; bake until crisp and edges are golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven. Whisk chipotle, remaining 2 tablespoon oil, lime juice, tequila, adobo sauce, cumin, sugar and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Place tuna, avocado, 2/3 of scallions and 2 tablespoons of pumpkin seeds in another bowl. Pour dressing over top and gently stir to coat, trying not to break up avocado. Spoon tuna mixture onto tortilla rounds. Top with remaining 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds and remaining 1/3 of scallions.

TUNA TOSTADAS



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Make and share this Tuna Tostadas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Tuna

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 fat free tortillas (8 1/2 inches)
1 (9 1/4 ounce) can tuna, water packed, drained
3/4 cup fat free sour cream
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, chopped, drained
2 cups lettuce, shredded
1 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons ripe olives, pitted, thinly sliced
1/2 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Place tortillas on an extra large baking sheet. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp and lightly browned.
  • Combine tuna, sour cream, and chilies; mix well.
  • For each serving, spread someof the tuna mixture on a crisp tortilla.
  • Top with lettuce, tomato, olives and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 32.2, Sodium 191.8, Carbohydrate 12.2, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 5.9, Protein 22.1

TUNA TOSTADAS



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Simple and delicious tuna and avocado tostadas.

Provided by SteveSB

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 ounce) can tuna
5 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 tablespoons salsa
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 large tomato, diced
½ cup chopped fresh spinach
½ cup diced onion
4 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese
1 avocado, sliced

Steps:

  • Mix tuna, mayonnaise, and salsa together in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a frying pan. Add tortillas in batches and fry until golden and slightly crisp, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Spread tuna mixture over tortillas evenly. Top with tomato, spinach, and onions. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese and top with avocado slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 562.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Cholesterol 32.3 mg, Fat 45.6 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 296.4 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

TUNA LIME TOSTADAS



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This refreshing recipe is great for a hot summer day! White albacore tuna, onion, and corn are mixed with the flavors of lime, cilantro, and piquant hot sauce. Serve on a tostada or in a taco shell!

Provided by KMOUSE

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 (5 ounce) cans solid white tuna packed in water, drained
½ (10 ounce) can sweet corn, drained
½ onion, finely chopped
1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped
2 tablespoons salsa
1 lime, juiced
hot sauce to taste
salt and pepper to taste
sour cream, for topping
8 tostada shells

Steps:

  • With a fork, flake tuna into a bowl. Stir in corn, onion, cilantro, salsa, and lime juice. Season with a few dashes of hot sauce, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine, then spoon onto tostada shells. Top each tostada with a dollop of sour cream and a bit more hot sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Cholesterol 16.5 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 217.1 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

MEXICAN AMERICAN TUNA TOSTADA



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Tuna tostada tacos #recipes ingredients: 1 cup of peas and carrots, 1 jalapeno, de-seeded and diced small, 1 celery stock, diced small, 2 tbl. Chopped cilantro, chopoed small, 1/4 Cup shallots(onion)diced small, 1 roma tomato, diced small, 2 small cans of tuna, drained, 1/4 cup of mayo, cream cheese, and sour cream. 2 tbl. Hot sauce ( I use Valentinas). Mix all ingredients. Top on your hard-shell corn tortilla. Can use cotija or parmesan cheese, or whatever cheese you like. YUMMY!

Provided by charla d.

Categories     Tuna

Time 20m

Yield 6 6 or more, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 (5 ounce) cans tuna
1 cup peas and carrots
1 jalapeno
1 celery stock
2 shallots or 2 onions, small
2 tablespoons cilantro
1 roma tomato
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup cream cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons hot sauce
1/4 cup Cotija cheese or 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
6 hard-shelled corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Tuna tostada tacos #recipes ingredients: 1 cup of peas and carrots, 1 jalapeno, de-seeded and diced small, 1 celery stock, diced small, 2 tbl. Chopped cilantro, chopoed small, 1/4 Cup shallots(onion)diced small, 1 roma tomato, diced small, 2 small cans of tuna, drained, 1/4 cup of mayo, cream cheese, and sour cream. 2 tbl. Hot sauce ( I use Valentinas). Mix all ingredients. Top on your hard-shell corn tortilla. Can use cotija or parmesan cheese, or whatever cheese you like. YUMMY!
  • whipped cream cheese is the best.
  • mix all ingredients.
  • place on top of cooked corn tortilla.
  • top with a favorite cheese, and hot sauce.
  • If you don't have store-bought tostada shells, cook corn tortillas in hot oil, till hard on both sides. Home-made are better.
  • serves 6 or more. Can store in fridge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.7, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 39.3, Sodium 274.3, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.5, Protein 15.4

Tips:

  • Selecting the Right Tuna: Opt for high-quality, solid tuna packed in water or oil. Solid tuna provides a firmer texture, while tuna packed in oil offers a richer flavor.
  • Preparing the Tuna: Flake the tuna using a fork to achieve a delicate texture. If using canned tuna, drain it well to remove excess liquid.
  • Creating a Flavorful Base: Use a combination of mayonnaise, sour cream, and Greek yogurt for a creamy and tangy base. Add chopped onion, cilantro, and jalapeños for a burst of flavor.
  • Choosing the Right Tostada Shells: Select crispy tostada shells for a sturdy base that can hold all the toppings. You can find tostada shells in the Mexican food section of most grocery stores.
  • Layering the Toppings: Start with a layer of refried beans, followed by the tuna mixture, shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, and sliced avocado. Top with a dollop of guacamole and a sprinkle of cotija cheese.
  • Adding the Finishing Touches: Drizzle the tostadas with your favorite salsa or hot sauce for an extra kick of flavor. Garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of cilantro for a pop of freshness.

Conclusion:

Tuna tostadas are a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the best of Mexican and American cuisine. With their crispy tostada shells, creamy tuna mixture, and an array of toppings, these tostadas offer a delightful balance of textures and flavors. Whether you're hosting a party or looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, tuna tostadas are sure to be a hit. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's create a culinary masterpiece together!

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