【食譜】Ahi Tuna Tostadas with Avocado and Chipotle Crema

INGREDIENTS

Jalapeño Smashed Avocado

• 4 avocados, halved and pitted
• 2 limes, juiced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 small jalapeño, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons TABASCO® brand Green Jalapeño Pepper Sauce
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste

Tuna

• 1 (12-ounce) yellowfin tuna loin filet
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for searing

Chipotle Crema

• 2 cups Mexican crema or sour cream
• 2 tablespoons TABASCO® brand Chipotle Pepper Sauce
• 6 corn tortillas, fried
• 6 small cilantro sprigs

PREPARATION

Prepare Jalapeño Smashed Avocado: In a small bowl, mash avocado with a fork and mix in the lime juice. Fold in the chopped cilantro, jalapeño and TABASCO® Green Sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Prepare Tuna: Season tuna loin with salt, pepper and chili powder. Heat oil in a saute pan on high heat and sear on all four sides until rare, about 45 seconds per side. Let rest 5 minutes. Cut tuna into strips.

Prepare Chipotle Crema: In a small bowl, combineTABASCO® Chipotle Sauce and Mexican crema and set aside.

To assemble, spoon smashed avocado on each fried tortilla and place 2-3 slices of tuna on top. Season the red part of the tuna with a little salt. Finish with a dollop of Chipotle Crema and a sprig of cilantro.

Makes 6 servings.

Created by Chef Justin Devillier

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