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Seared tuna tostadas

Seared ahi tuna steak tostadas paired with creamy avocado, crisp arugula and jalapenos topped with a zesty Old Bay crema. Perfect for a quick lunch or appetizer!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Lunch
Servings: 6
Author: the communal feast

Ingredients

  • 1 6-8 oz sashimi grade tuna steak
  • 1 large ripe avocado pitted and thinly sliced
  • 1 large jalapeno thinly sliced into rounds
  • arugula
  • pepper
  • sesame seeds
  • 1-2 limes
  • grape seed or sunflower oil
  • corn tortillas
  • Old Bay crema
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 2 TBS mayo
  • 1/2 lime juiced
  • 2 TBS Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tsp chipotle pepper
  • water to thin

Instructions

  • To make the crema: whisk together all of the ingredients until combined. Taste and adjust if needed. Add a tsp of water at a time if needed for thinning. (This helps drizzle the sauce better) Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Pre heat a griddle or flat top on high heat- use a large pan if you don't have either. Dress the tuna with fresh ground pepper on both sides pressing to create a crust. When the cook top is hot sear the tuna on both sides for about 1 minute per side. Remove from heat and let rest a few minutes. This will make it easier to cut. Once cooled, use a sharp knife to thinly slice going across the grain.
  • On the same cook top, reduce the heat to medium. Brush both sides of tortillas with oil (you can do this on the grill) lay each tortilla flat on the grill- be sure not to overlap for even cooking. Cook on both sides for 1-2 minutes until they begin to bubble and turn slight golden. Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm. Repeat until all tortillas are cooked. When the tortillas have finished I like to throw the jalapeno rounds on the grill and give them a quick cook to soften them up a little.
  • To assemble, layer 1 TBS crema as the base over each tostada, top with a bit of arugula, a few slices of avocado, layer 2-3 pieces of tuna, top with jalapenos, sesame seeds, and more crema if needed. Serve with lime on the side.