Learn To Cook Grilled Fish Tostadas

swordfish

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Tilapia is more affordable and still provides a mild flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is less expensive and works well for grilling.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: banana pepper

💰Cheaper: green bell pepper

Green bell pepper is milder and more affordable.

tostada shells

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Corn tortillas can be made into tostadas at home for less.

Preheat the grill.

Grill avocado for 3-4 minutes until charred.

Grill limes for added smoky flavor.

Grill red onions with salt until caramelized.

Scoop charred avocado into a bowl and mash with lime juice and olive oil.

Prepare pickled radishes by soaking in pickling liquid for at least 15 minutes.

Make slaw with red cabbage, hikama, mayonnaise, creme fraiche, lime juice, fresh mint, salt, and pepper.

Season swordfish with cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, and brush with olive oil.

Oil the grill grates to prevent fish from sticking.

Grill swordfish until cooked through and flaky.

Assemble tostadas by spreading guacamole on the bottom, adding grilled swordfish, and topping with slaw and pickled radishes.

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