Blackened Tuna Tostadas
Ingredients
- 1 pound sashimi-grade tuna
- 1 stick melted butter, divided
- 1/3 cup blackened seasoning mix
- 8 tostada shells
- 2 cups guacamole
- 1 cup Black Bean and Mango Salsa, see recipe
- Shredded iceberg lettuce, seeded and diced tomatoes, diced onions, shredded Mexican cheese blend and lime wedges, for garnish
Instructions
Preheat a large cast iron skillet over high heat until smoking hot, 5-10 minutes (This is best done outside over a propane burner. If cooking inside, turn range hood on high.). Meanwhile, slice tuna into 1-inch thick fillets. Pour half the melted butter in a shallow dish. Place the blackened seasoning mix in a separate shallow dish. Dip one tuna steak in melted butter until well coated on both sides then dredge in blackened seasoning. Place in hot skillet and carefully pour one tablespoon of reserved butter on top (butter may flame up). Cook uncovered until charred, about 1 minute per side. Repeat with remaining tuna. Slice tuna steaks. Spread 1/4 cup guacamole on each tostada shell. Top with 2 tablespoons Black Bean and Mango Salsa. Place 2-3 blackened tuna slices over salsa and garnish as desired. Makes 8 appetizer servings.