Tostadas de Atún con Escabeche (Tuna Tostadas)
Crunchy corn tostadas with creamy avocado, flaked tuna and a tangy pile of pickled jalapeños and carrots.
Made with Escabeche (pickled jalapenos and carrots) and Tostadas and totopos (tortilla chips). Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time15 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.20 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Drain the tuna very well and flake it into a bowl. Add the juice of 1 lime, the red onion, half the coriander and a pinch of salt. Mix gently.
- 2
Mash the avocados in a second bowl with the juice of the other lime and the rest of the salt. It should be creamy with a few lumps.
- 3
Check your ready made tostadas (see the base recipe) are crisp. If they have softened, warm them in a hot oven for 3 minutes.
3 min - 4
Spread a layer of avocado on each tostada, right to the edges, so the topping sticks.
- 5
Top with the shredded lettuce, then a heap of tuna.
- 6
Finish with a spoonful of your ready made escabeche (see the base recipe) on each, a splash of its liquid and the remaining coriander. Eat straight away, with two hands.
Tips
- Drain the tuna really well and pat it dry, or the tostadas go soft before you reach the table.
- Build the tostadas just before eating. They stay crisp for only about 10 minutes once topped.
- Chop a few slices of the escabeche jalapeño finely and mix into the tuna for extra heat.
Storing and freezing
Best eaten straight away. Keep the tuna mix in the fridge for up to 1 day and assemble fresh tostadas when needed.
Questions
Is this good as a starter?
Yes. Serve one tostada each as a starter for 8, or two each as a light lunch. It takes about 15 minutes with the base recipes ready.
Can I use fresh fish?
Yes. Cooked flaked salmon or cold poached white fish works well. Make sure it is chilled and fully cooked before you assemble the tostadas.
More made with escabeche (pickled jalapenos and carrots)
Tortas de Pollo Asado (Mexican Chicken Sandwiches)
EFNFFrijoles Charros (Cowboy Beans) with Pickled Jalapeños
GFDFEFTorta de Milanesa de Pollo (Breaded Chicken Torta)
NFTortas de Milanesa con Frijoles y Escabeche (Crispy Chicken Sandwiches)
NFSee every dish made with escabeche (pickled jalapenos and carrots)
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.