Seared Tuna Tostada With Black Bean Mango Salsa Recipes

GRILLED TUNA TOSTADAS WITH BLACK BEAN-MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Start by making the mango-black bean salsa. In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients for the salsa and season with salt to taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• In a small bowl, whisk the lime zest and juice, cumin, chili powder, garlic, and 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil until well combined. Place the tuna fillets in a large Ziploc bag and pour in the marinade. Seal the bag, removing as much air as possible, and gently squish the fillets around to make sure they're well coated. Marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes, turning the fillets over once halfway through.
• Meanwhile, lightly brush the tortillas on both sides with extra virgin olive oil and place them on a large baking sheet. Sprinkle with kosher salt. (I like to add a sprinkling of chili powder too, but that's optional.) Bake for 6 minutes, then turn the tortillas over. Bake for another 5-8 minutes until lightly browned and crisp. Briefly set aside.
• Moving on to the avocado mash. Slice the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Add the lime juice and a generous pinch of salt and mash until relatively smooth. Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste. Set aside while you cook the fish.
• Pre-heat a lightly oiled grill or grill pan over medium heat. (You can also use a nonstick skillet if you prefer.) Remove the fish from the marinade and pat it dry. Season the fillets on both sides with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place the fish in the hot pan and cook for 2½ minutes per side for medium-rare. (Feel free to cook it slightly longer if you prefer your tuna medium or medium-well.) Transfer to a cutting board and flake into small pieces with a fork.
• Time to assemble the tostadas! Spread each tortilla with a generous amount of avocado mash. Top with flaked tuna and mango-black bean salsa. Garnish with extra cilantro and sliced radishes (if using). Serve with lime wedges.

MAIN CHALLENGE: SKIRT STEAK TOSTADA WITH BLACK BEANS AND MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• For the steak: In a large shallow bowl or baking dish whisk together the soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, onion, habanero, and salt and pepper, to taste. Add the skirt steak, cover and refrigerate. Marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably several hours.
• For the beans: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine all ingredients and let simmer for 20 minutes.
• For the tostadas: Heat about 3 inches of oil in a large pot to about 350 degrees F. Carefully slide 1 tortilla into the oil and fry until crisp, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
• Preheat a grill pan or grill to medium-high. Remove the skirt steak from the bowl or baking dish and discard the marinade. Place the steak on the grill and grill about 4 to 6 minutes for medium-rare to medium. Remove from grill to a cutting board and let rest for about 5 minutes. Slice into thin pieces at a diagonal.
• To serve: Place fried tortillas on a large platter or individual plates. Spoon some of the black bean mixture in the middle of the tortillas. Top with steak slices and the Mango Salsa. Garnish with sour cream and your choice of grated cheese, if desired.
• In a bowl, combine all ingredients and set aside for 10 to 20 minutes for the flavors to marry.

SEARED TUNA WITH MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• Saute the olive oil, onions, and ginger in a large saute pan over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, or until the onions are translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add the mangos, reduce the heat to low and cook for 10 more minutes. Add the orange juice, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and jalapeno; cook for 10 more minutes, until orange juice is reduced, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and add the mint. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
• Heat a saute pan over high heat for 5 minutes until very hot. Season the tuna liberally with salt and pepper. When the pan is very hot, add a drizzle of olive oil and then the tuna steaks. Sear for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until the outside is browned, but the inside is very rare.
• Serve the tuna on top of the mango salsa.

SPICY TUNA TOSTADA

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.

BLACK BEAN AND MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• Put the beans into a large bowl and add the diced mango, red onion, roasted tomatoes, grated ginger root, cilantro, lime zest, orange zest and juices and drizzle with the oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Lightly toss, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.;
• Preheat broiler on low. Quarter the tomatoes and place them on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with sea salt and fresh black pepper, to taste. Place in oven and broil for about 5 to 7 minutes until slightly golden brown and softened. Cool.;

MANGO BLACK BEAN SALSA

Steps:

• COMBINE all ingredients in medium bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use. Serve with lime-flavored tortilla chips or as an accompaniment to grilled fish, chicken, or pork.