Sweet and Sour Ceviche with Homemade Tortilla Nests (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Sweet and Sour Ceviche with Homemade Tortilla Nests (Emeril Lagasse)
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Directions:

  1. In a medium serving bowl, combine all the ingredients. Toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. (NOTE: When ready, the cooked fish should be opaque; if not, marinate slightly longer. Be careful not to leave in too long, as fish will turn mushy.)
  2. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
  3. Place a lettuce leaf on a plate. Top the leaf with the tortilla nest. Fill with the ceviche and serve.
  4. Homemade Tortilla Nests:
  5. 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas
  6. 4 cups corn or vegetable oil
  7. Salt, to taste
  8. Emeril's Original Essence, to taste, recipe follows
  9. In a large, heavy saucepan, heat the oil to 360 degrees F.
  10. Quickly dip the tortilla in the oil to make it pliable. Remove from the oil and carefully julienne the tortillas. Spread some of the julienne tortillas in a 1-cup ladle. Place a smaller ladle on top of the tortillas and immerse in the oil. Fry until crisp, about 2 minutes. Remove to a paper towel lined plate and season with salt and Essence. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
  11. Serve warm with the Sweet 'n Sour Ceviche.
  12. Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
  13. 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
  14. 2 tablespoons salt
  15. 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  16. 1 tablespoon black pepper
  17. 1 tablespoon onion powder
  18. 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  19. 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  20. 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  21. Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  22. Yield: 2/3 cup
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 183.56 Kcal (769 kJ)
Calories from fat 42.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.73g 7%
Cholesterol 42.36mg 14%
Sodium 79.33mg 3%
Potassium 692.85mg 15%
Total Carbs 9.16g 3%
Sugars 5.08g 20%
Dietary Fiber 0.87g 3%
Protein 24.91g 50%
Vitamin C 35.8mg 60%
Calcium 53.3mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 76.92 Kcal (322 kJ)
Calories from fat 17.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.98g 7%
Cholesterol 17.75mg 14%
Sodium 33.24mg 3%
Potassium 290.33mg 15%
Total Carbs 3.84g 3%
Sugars 2.13g 20%
Dietary Fiber 0.37g 3%
Protein 10.44g 50%
Vitamin C 15mg 60%
Calcium 22.3mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.9
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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