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Citrus Razor Clam Tostadas

Course: Main Course
Keyword: Citrus, Civiche, Clam Strips, Clams, hard boiled eggs, Oregon, Oregon Razor Clams, Razor Clams, scrambled, the scrambled eggs, thescrambledeggs, Tostada
Servings: 6

Equipment

  • Non Reactive Bowl Glass or Ceramic

Ingredients

For the Citrus-Marinated Clams

  • 8 Large Razor Clams Fresh
  • 3 Limes The Juice of
  • 1 Lemon The Juice of

For the Cabbage Slaw

  • 1 Lb Shredded Cabbage
  • 1/4 cup Thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/4 cup Chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 2 tsp Sugar
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

For the Avocado Crema

  • 8 oz Sour Cream
  • 1/2 Avocado
  • Splash of Hot Sauce I like to use the green pepper variety

For Assembly

  • Tostada Shells Store-bought or homemade
  • Cotija Cheese Crumbed
  • Fresh Cilantro For Garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Clams

  • Start by dicing 8 large razor clams into small, bite-sized pieces. Place them in a non-reactive bowl and pour in the juice of 3 limes and 1 lemon. Stir gently to ensure all the clams are submerged. Let them sit for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Make the Cabbage Slaw

  • Combined 1 pound of shredded cabbage, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, 2 teaspoons of sugar, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss to coat.

Blend the Avocado Crema

  • In a blender or food processor, combine 8 ounces of sour cream with half and avocado. Add a splash of hot sauce. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Assemble the Tostadas

  • Start with a crispy tostada shell as the base.
  • Spoon a generous portion of the cabbage slow onto the shell, followed by a layer of the citrus-marinated clams.
  • Top with crumbled cotija cheese, avocado crema, and fresh cilantro. Optionally serve with lime wedges to squeeze on top.
  • Serve immediately to keep the tostadas crispy - We actually serve them as build your own!