Giada’s Fish Tostadas with Citrus Salsa! Fresh, easy to make and creative! The fish has a toasted quinoa coating and is absolutely delicious!
A week ago, I was in Miami attending the best breakfast of my life. We were poolside at the Loews Hotel and the breakfast was hosted by the TODAY Show. Al Roker himself was there, along with Giada, Geoffrey Zakarian, Alex Guarnaschelli, Marcus Samuelsson and more.
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Everyone was in town for the South Beach Wine and Food Festival, which, as Anne Burrell said, is like spring break for chefs. Everyone is there to have fun, relax, eat, drink and see friends.
After getting cocktails and mingling for a bit, Giada came over and started cooking. Oh and by the way, the whole thing was live and televised on national TV. A friend of mine in Dallas said she saw me, maybe just my back, or the side of my dress on TV. 😛 We were there in the background just watching. It was fabulous.
Giada made these delicious Fish Tostadas with Citrus Salsa.
A crowd, outside of the group of people attending the breakfast, had gathered. I mean come on, anytime you have all of those celebrity chefs in one place, a crowd is sure to gather. After Giada and Al were done shooting, they passed around the tostadas, or I should say, the tray went out to the crowd and they were gone in a split second. I know because I saw the whole thing. Hands grabbing and an empty tray.
I didn’t get a tostada but I got a photo with Giada instead and we chatted for just a few minutes.
She was so sweet and she’s absolutely beautiful in real life. I mean, she’s pretty on TV, obviously, but she’s beautiful in real life. And I was actually taller than her, because I was wearing heels. I’m only 5 2″.
The breakfast was so fun and on our way out, we got swag bags. I watch the TODAY Show everyday and always pay close attention when the cooking segment comes on. . I’ve always wanted one of those aprons that say TODAY Food. . and I got one. Happy day!!!
And because those tostadas looked so good, I had to make them for myself at home. I absolutely love the quinoa and I love that Giada used the quinoa to coat the fish. Brilliant!
These are so delicious! You have to try these! I’ll be back soon with the rest of my trip to Miami .. because this was just breakfast on Day 1.
Day 1!!!!
Giada's Fish Tostadas with Citrus Salsa
Ingredients
For the avocado spread:
- 2 avocados
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon lime zest from 1 large lime
- 4 teaspoons lime juice from approximately 2 limes
For the citrus salsa:
- 2 pink grapefruit segmented
- 1 serrano chile sliced into thin rounds
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 small radicchio sliced into thin ribbons
For the fish:
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon grapefruit zest from 1/2 a grapefruit
- 1 pound striped sea bass bones and skin removed, cut into 12 small fillets
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup tricolor quinoa
For the tostadas:
- 4 to stadas
- Hot sauce optional
- Toasted quinoa optional
Instructions
- For the recipe, go to TODAY.com
For the instructions and complete recipe, visit TODAY.com
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Johlene@FlavoursandFrosting says
March 3, 2016 at 3:34 amI loved seeing all your pics of Miami on Facebook, and can´t wait to see what else you´ll be sharing what you ate there 🙂 These fish tostadas look beautiful!! The photos are super clear and looks like I can eat them right through my pc screen 🙂
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
March 3, 2016 at 4:51 amWhat an exciting breakfast and it looks like you had a great time. The citrus salsa sounds wonderful, and perfect with fish tostadas.
Mir says
March 3, 2016 at 5:27 amThose pics…that experience…and the fooooood. It looks so perfect, Alice. And your dress is pretty fabulous, too. You look fantastic standing next to Giada! Two gorgeous foodies. 🙂
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
March 3, 2016 at 7:23 amSounds like you had a blast, Alice! I loved seeing your pictures on instagram! And I love all of the food, especially these tostadas! Delish!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
March 3, 2016 at 7:47 amYou are killing me with jealousy, Alice! 😉 I saw the photo of you and Giada on FB, and I immediately was like NO WAY! So amazing! So happy for you and that you had a fabulous time! And now I’m so happy for myself that you are sharing some of the fun you had in Miami! These tostadas look deeeeelicious! LOVING the citrus slaw! Gimme gimme! Cheers, girlfriend!
marcie says
March 3, 2016 at 11:19 amGiada has always been one of my favorite Food Network stars and I have almost all of her cookbooks — what a thrill it must’ve been to meet her and the other chefs! I absolutely love the sound of these tacos!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
March 3, 2016 at 11:35 amI’m so happy you met Giada, what a cute picture of two gorgeous ladies! 🙂 Love these tostadas and that citrus salsa sounds so good!
Manali@CookWithManali says
March 3, 2016 at 5:07 pmthe citrus salsa sounds wonderful!! lovely pictures Alice 🙂
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
March 3, 2016 at 5:30 pmSo so cool, Alice! Wow – I didn’t realize Giada was one of us short people too! 🙂 I was following up on shenanigans on IG and was waiting for this recap! So looking forward to the next one – BTW these tostadas sound wonderful!
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
March 3, 2016 at 7:41 pmAhhh so jealous! It looks like SUCH a good time. So many fabulous faces (including yours!)! This fish tostadas are so fresh and perfect for Spring!
Asha says
March 3, 2016 at 10:49 pmThat is so so cool. I absolutely loved watching all the pictures with fabulous people we love. Goodness, you and Giada look so adorable. Love love your dress.
Love the recipe my dear, looks so fresh and yum.
Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven says
March 4, 2016 at 6:46 amYour trip sounds like SO much fun, Alice! And these tostadas are absolutely freaking GORGEOUS! Holy yum all those flavors!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
March 4, 2016 at 9:00 amFish tacos are totally my jam! I am SO jealous that you got to meet Giada! SO cool!! I am loving the citrus salsa on these babies! Pinned!
Jen | Baked by an Introvert says
March 4, 2016 at 9:30 amIt looks like you had so much fun!! Love the fish tostadas! They sound wonderful!
Kelly says
March 4, 2016 at 10:06 amIt looked like so much fun! Love that you got to meet Giada, you are both so adorable 🙂 These tostadas would be perfect for lunch today! They look so fresh and delicious!
Ryan @ Feed by Round Pond says
March 4, 2016 at 1:44 pmLove Giada – she’s a wonderful person and actually came to our olive mill a few years ago. Not to mention, these tacos sound fantastic!
Sujhey says
March 5, 2016 at 12:10 pmWhat a great experience! and the recipe…. Yum!
mira says
March 6, 2016 at 9:39 pmSuch a fun experience and lovely food Alice! You look fabulous!
Ashley - Baker by Nature says
March 8, 2016 at 9:28 amI seriously LOVE fish tacos! These look so fresh and delicious.
Megan @ MegUnprocessed says
March 8, 2016 at 11:11 amWhat a creative and different idea for breakfast!
Tina Marie says
March 8, 2016 at 12:37 pmWay too Cool! I would of been beside myself if I was there! So exciting.
Liz says
March 8, 2016 at 4:41 pmI loved following you on this fabulous experience, Alice!!! So much fun!!! And I’m loving your fish tostadas, too.
Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says
March 8, 2016 at 9:57 pmGirl tht dress is everything!!! Also I love these. I love the lens you used as well.
hipfoodiemom says
March 11, 2016 at 10:37 amThank you, booboo!!!
Holly Waterfall says
March 8, 2016 at 10:39 pmOh my goodness, how fun! I love that you got to meet Giada. she is one of my absolute favorites.
hipfoodiemom says
March 11, 2016 at 10:38 amGiada was so kind and sweet!!! exactly what I thought she would be like. . she is one of my faves too!!!
Serena (Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch) says
March 8, 2016 at 11:07 pmYou are always having so much fun! What a wonderful time and these Tostadas look like a must have! YUM!
nicole @ I am a Honey Bee says
March 9, 2016 at 8:13 pmwhat an incredible experience!!! OMG I’d die to get a chance to meet all those chefs
sue|theviewfromgreatisland says
March 13, 2016 at 11:18 amThis post makes me SO hungry — love these, sharing!
Anders Svenson says
March 15, 2016 at 6:44 am All these recipes look very delicious. I would love to share it in my network. Nice post you shared.
Michelle @ Vitamin-Sunshine says
March 19, 2016 at 1:17 amDelicious!! Fish and citrus are so good together. And the crunchy quinoa coating– brilliant. Looks like a really fun day.
hipfoodiemom says
March 19, 2016 at 6:44 amThank you so much, Michelle!
Nicolai @ Instphil says
October 27, 2016 at 8:29 pmThank you for all the motivation…..you are simply awesome!
jackhardy says
March 17, 2017 at 3:22 amIt was Truly awesome post Thank you so much I am very happy to share.
Akshat Malya says
September 21, 2017 at 6:41 amPictures are awesome and recipes are looking delicious.Hoping to get a chance to meet these mindblowing CHEFs one day.Cooking is my passion and these kinds of blog inspire me to do something great in the field of Cooking.
Keep up the great work!