A vibrant, crisply golden tortilla presents a tantalizing bed of bright orange salmon chunks. This is crowned with vivid red, green, and white colors from jalapeno, cilantro, and cotija cheese, all garnished with a sprinkle of red chili flakes. Slices of lime lazily lounge on the side of the plate, ready to add their zest into the mix.

Mexican Spiced Salmon Tostadas

Name: Mexican Spiced Salmon Tostadas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: salmon fillets, 2 (about 6-8 ounce each) skin removed; jalapenos, 2 seeds removed and finely chopped; fresh cilantro, 1/4 cup finely chopped; cotija cheese, 1/4 cup crumbled; corn tortillas, 4 no preparation needed; olive oil, 2 tablespoons no preparation needed; salt, 1 teaspoon no preparation needed; red chili flakes, 1/2 teaspoon no preparation needed; lime, 2 cut into wedges

Category Brunch

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Mexican

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: December 09, 2023

Today's recipe is a delightful blend of Mexican flavors with a fresh twist. The key ingredient here is the company that will be enjoyed with this dose of heart-healthy salmon, paired beautifully with spicy jalapeno sauce and crispy tortilla. This is an unexpected but delicious spin on traditional brunch ideas.

Ingredients (for 2)

Salmon fillets - 2 (about 6-8 ounce each) - skin removed
Jalapenos - 2 - seeds removed and finely chopped
Fresh cilantro - 1/4 cup - finely chopped
Cotija cheese - 1/4 cup - crumbled
Corn tortillas - 4 - no preparation needed
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons - no preparation needed
Salt - 1 teaspoon - no preparation needed
Red chili flakes - 1/2 teaspoon - no preparation needed
Lime - 2 - cut into wedges

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🐟🧂

Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Rub the salmon fillets with a tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt then bake for about 12-15 minutes until cooked through and flaky.
Step 2 - 🍳🌮🛢️

While the salmon is cooking, heat the remaining oil. Fry the tortillas until they are crispy, around 2-3 minutes per side. Place them on a paper towel to drain the excess oil.
Step 3 - 🍴🐟🍖

Once the salmon is cooked, use a fork to flake it into chunky pieces.
Step 4 - 🌮🧀🌶️

This is the fun part. Top each tortilla with an equal portion of the salmon, chopped jalapenos, crumbled cotija cheese, and a sprinkle of red chili flakes.
Step 5 - 🍈🌿🍽️

Finish off by garnishing with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.

Additional

This dish is a fun way to introduce seafood into your morning meal. You can also replace the salmon with another fish of your choice or even with scrambled eggs for a vegetarian variation. Kids can assist in the assembly of the tostadas, making brunch a fun family affair.