Mexican American Tuna Tostada Recipe

Name: Mexican American Tuna Tostada
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna; 1 cup peas and carrots; 1 jalapeno; 1 celery stock; 2 shallots or 2 onions, small; 2 tablespoons cilantro; 1 roma tomato; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup cream cheese; 1/4 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons hot sauce; 1/4 cup Cotija cheese or 1/4 cup parmesan cheese; 6 hard-shelled corn tortillas

Servings: persons

2 (5 ounce) cans tuna
1 cup peas and carrots
1 jalapeno
1 celery stock
2 shallots or 2 onions, small
2 tablespoons cilantro
1 roma tomato
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup cream cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons hot sauce
1/4 cup Cotija cheese or 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
6 hard-shelled corn tortillas

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Tuna tostada tacos #recipes ingredients: 1 cup of peas and carrots, 1 jalapeno, de-seeded and diced small, 1 celery stock, diced small, 2 tbl. Chopped cilantro, chopoed small, 1/4 Cup shallots(onion)diced small, 1 roma tomato, diced small, 2 small cans of tuna, drained, 1/4 cup of mayo, cream cheese, and sour cream. 2 tbl. Hot sauce ( I use Valentinas). Mix all ingredients. Top on your hard-shell corn tortilla. Can use cotija or parmesan cheese, or whatever cheese you like. YUMMY!
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whipped cream cheese is the best.
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mix all ingredients.
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place on top of cooked corn tortilla.
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top with a favorite cheese, and hot sauce.
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If you don't have store-bought tostada shells, cook corn tortillas in hot oil, till hard on both sides. Home-made are better.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, 1 cup peas and carrots, 1 jalapeno, 1 celery stock, and more.

Yes, Mexican American Tuna Tostada falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mexican American Tuna Tostada

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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