Tostadas de Pulpo

Tostadas de Pulpo is a vibrant and refreshing Mexican seafood dish featuring tender octopus served on crisp corn tostadas, topped with a zesty avocado salsa and fresh vegetables. This dish is perfect for seafood lovers seeking a light yet satisfying meal bursting with flavors.

Ingredients

• Octopus - 300 grams
• Corn tostadas - 4 pieces
• Avocado - 1 medium
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Red onion - 1/4 medium, finely chopped
• Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lime - 1, juiced
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the octopus. Cook for about 20 minutes until tender. Remove and let cool.
2. Once cooled, chop the octopus into bite-sized pieces.
3. In a bowl, combine the diced avocado, tomato, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create the avocado salsa.
4. Assemble the tostadas by placing the chopped octopus evenly on each tostada.
5. Top each tostada with a generous scoop of the avocado salsa.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy your Tostadas de Pulpo!

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 60 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in lean protein from octopus, which supports muscle health.
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids from olive oil and avocado, promoting heart health.

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