Arctic Char Tostadas
Delicate arctic char or salmon served on crispy tostadas with a tangy Asian-inspired vinaigrette, creamy cheese spread, and fresh herbs. These elegant tostadas combine Mexican and Asian flavors for a unique seafood dish.
Ingredients
- •3 Tbsp fish sauce
- •1 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
- •¼ cup sliced scallions
- •1 piece ginger
- •to taste Kosher salt
- •¼ tsp lemon zest
- •½ cup farmer's cheese
- •to taste Kosher salt
- •8 oz arctic char
- •1 Tbsp olive oil
- •4 piece tostadas
- •¼ cup cilantro
- •1 piece serrano chiles
- •2 Tbsp capers
- •1 piece lime
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Heat a small saucepan over medium. When hot, pour in 1 Tbsp. fish sauce. It should bubble up vigorously and then get thicker and slightly darker, about 30 seconds. Repeat with remaining fish sauce, incorporating 1 Tbsp. at a time. Carefully add vinegar (it may spatter), then transfer mixture to a small bowl; let cool. Stir in scallions and ginger. Taste and season with salt.
10 min
- 2.
Preheat oven to 300°F. Mix lemon zest into cheese in a small bowl; season with salt and set aside. Place fish on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle very lightly with oil; season with salt. Bake until just opaque throughout, about 5 minutes for char and 8-10 minutes for salmon. Remove from oven and break apart into large flakes. Drizzle with vinaigrette.
15 min
- 3.
Divide reserved cheese mixture among tostadas. Top with fish, then cilantro, chiles, and capers. Serve with lime wedges.
5 min
- 4.
Vinaigrette can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.