Tequila-Mint Scallop Tostadas Recipe

Name: Tequila-Mint Scallop Tostadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 large tomatoes, chopped; 1 small red onion, chopped; 2 Serrano chiles, seeded and minced; 1 1/2 pounds sea scallops, quartered.; 2 tablespoons dry white wine; 2 tablespoons tequila; 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1/4 cup finely chopped mint, plus 12 mint leaves for garnish; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 12 small outer leaves of Bibb lettuce; 2 ripe Hass avocados, mashed with 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 12 large tortilla chips; 1/4 cup grated cotija cheese or crumbled feta; Lime wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
2 Serrano chiles, seeded and minced
1 1/2 pounds sea scallops, quartered.
2 tablespoons dry white wine
2 tablespoons tequila
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped mint, plus 12 mint leaves for garnish
Salt and freshly ground pepper
12 small outer leaves of Bibb lettuce
2 ripe Hass avocados, mashed with 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
12 large tortilla chips
1/4 cup grated cotija cheese or crumbled feta
Lime wedges, for serving

1
Heat the oil in a skillet.
2
Add the tomatoes, onion and chiles and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until the onion is softened, 8 minutes.
3
Add the scallops, wine and tequila.
4
Cook until the scallops are opaque, 3 to 4 minutes.
5
Off the heat, add the Jack cheese and chopped mint and season with salt and pepper.
6
Arrange 3 lettuce leaves on each plate and fill with the avocado.
7
Spoon the scallops on top.
8
Garnish with the tortilla chips, cotija cheese and mint leaves.
9
Serve with lime wedges.

208

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 large tomatoes, chopped, 1 small red onion, chopped, 2 Serrano chiles, seeded and minced, and more.

Yes, Tequila-Mint Scallop Tostadas 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.

Tequila-Mint Scallop Tostadas

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