TUNA FIESTA "TORTITAS" with Jalapeno Lime Cream
Tuna Fiesta Tortitas with Jalapeno Lime Crema carry a little piece of home and heritage.
Ingredients
- Ingredients
- 3 cans Chunk Light Tuna in Vegetable Oil
- 3/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup yellow corn
- 1 jalapeno, minced
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon each, salt and pepper
- Diced Avocado, lime Wedges, sliced jalapeno, chopped cilantro for serving
- Olive Oil for pan frying
- For the Jalapeno Lime Crema
- 1 large avocado
- 1 cup mexican crema
- 1/2 cup pickled jalapeno slices
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- pinch of salt
- juice from half a lime
Instructions
- Preparation
- Drain Tuna well.
- In a large bowl add tuna and gently flake.
- Add in the all the remaining ingredients and stir until well combined and fully incorporated.
- Add 3 tablespoons olive oil to a large non stick skillet and heat on medium high.
- Scoop 1/4 cup fritter batter into skillet and gently flatten with spatula.
- Cook 2-3 minutes until golden brown and flip over cooking another 1-2 minutes. Add another tablespoon olive oil to skillet, if needed, after each batch. Place on paper towels until serving.
- For the Jalapeno Lime Crema Sauce
- In a blender add all the jalapeno lime crema ingredients and blender or food processor and pulse until smooth.
- Before serving drizzle sauce on fritters and top with diced avocado, sliced jalapeno and cilantro.
- Makes 12
Notes
Growing up, there was always a way to stretch a few simple ingredients into something comforting and full of flavor. My Abuela knew how to make a humble weeknight meal delicious. The colors in the peppers and the bright heat of jalapeno celebrate the vibrancy of my Mexican heritage. Every time I make these tortitas I’m reminded of the women in my family who taught me to cook with intuition, to honor ingredients, and to feed the people I love with pride. This recipe is my way of keeping that tradition going with simple ingredients, big flavor, and a plate full of memories!