Crunchy tostadas topped with cilantro-lime black beans and rice, grilled corn and tomato salsa, and mojo marinated and grilled salmon – this Mojo Salmon Tostada platter is perfect for your next summer soiree!
Hi friends! How was your first weekend of June? I certainly hope it involved frolicking in the sun!
Guess what our weekend wasn’t? Well, it wasn’t spent at the beach on vacation.
If you follow this blog you know we were supposed to take our first vacation in 5 years 2 weeks ago, but had to postpone it due to nasty weather.
We had rescheduled it to this past weekend and clearly that wasn’t in the cards either, because the weather forecast predicted more unrelenting rain all weekend long.
#RainRainGoAway
As you can probably guess… we rescheduled our vacation again.
At this point I feel like I may never get a proper vacation!
They say good things come to those who wait… well, if that’s the case then when we finally do get to the beach it better be one hellova fabulous time!!
Anyways, if you know me you know I think the second best way to spend the weekend (vacation being the best) is grilling out on our deck with a nice glass of Santa Rita wine (or two).
The weather may prevent me from lounging on the beach, cocktail in hand, waves crashing in the background and room service on repeat, but it will never get in the way of this girl and her grill… and her wine for that matter. 😉
Wine and grilled food pairings are a quintessential part of summer, so I am thrilled to be partnering up with Santa Rita, Badia and Honest Cooking in #120DaysOfSummer.
Grilled Mojo Salmon Tostada
These open faced tacos are crispy, crunchy perfection and layered with fabulous flavors. So let’s chat about those layers…
Corn tortillas. Perfectly toasted, salty and crisp, this is how the tostada party gets started.
Black beans and rice. A step up from the classic, these rice and beans are jazzed up with zesty lime and herbaceous cilantro.
Atlantic salmon marinated in mojo. Citrusy, garlicky, luscious, tender, omega 3 packed salmon with hints of smoky char from the grill. This grilled mojo salmon is loaded with flavor and has become my preferred way to eat my favorite fish.
Salsa. But not just any plain ‘ole salsa, grilled corn and tomato salsa. This salsa is fresh, summery and packed with buttery kernels of corn and juicy, plump tomatoes.
More mojo sauce. Mo’ mojo, less problems. <– Fact. 😉
Queso Fresco. Heaping crumbles of this creamy, soft, mild cheese top these tostadas off like a dream.
How to serve tostadas?
I decided to serve these Grilled Mojo Salmon Tostadas “platter style”, this way your guests can help themselves and load up on the toppings according to their preference.
Besides, a beautiful, large serving plate of food is not only tres chic, it’s also what I like to call easy elegance.
Arrange the food on the platter, set it out, mingle with your guests and allow everyone to eat at their own speed.
Easy. Elegant. Done.
Paired with a bottle of crisp and refreshing Santa Rita 120 Sauvignon Blanc, this is how you should be celebrating your 120 days of summer.
Recipe Notes, Tips & Tricks for Mojo Salmon Tostada:
Recipe Notes, Tips & Tricks for Mojo Salmon Tostada:- You can prepare the grilled corn salsa in advance if you would like. It will keep, covered in the refrigerator, for up to 5 days. But, obviously the salsa will taste its best when fresh.
- If you are making the grilled corn salsa in advance and don’t want to fire up the grill just for the corn, you can opt to oven roast it instead. I have included instructions on how to do so in the notes section of the recipe.
- The recipe below calls for 1 pound of salmon, which I cut into 4 pieces after grilling. You can easily double, triple, quadruple, etc. the recipe if you are serving a crowd. Or, to make the salmon “stretch” and feed more mouths, you could slice/flake the salmon with the grain as opposed to keeping it in whole pieces.
Summers were made for grilling, outdoor eating and perfect wine pairings.
Add this Grilled Mojo Salmon Tostada and a couple bottles of Santa Rita Wine to your next summer shindig.
Until Thursday friends, cheers – to food, wine and the great outdoors.
-xoxo-
Cheyanne
*This post is sponsored by Santa Rita Wines, Badia Seasoning and Honest Cooking. All opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make No Spoon Necessary possible!
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How to make Grilled Mojo Salmon Tostada recipe👇
Grilled Mojo Salmon Tostada Platter
Ingredients
- Mojo Salmon:
- 1 Pound Salmon
- 4 Cloves Garlic
- ¼ Cup Lime Juice (about 2 limes)
- ½ Cup Orange Juice (about 1 Orange)
- 3 TBS Fresh Cilantro , packed
- 1 tsp Badia Complete Seasoning
- ¼ Cup Olive Oil
- Grilled Corn Salsa:
- 1 Ear Corn on the Cob – shucked (about 1 cup)
- ½ TBS Unsalted Butter – melted
- 4 Ripe Plum Tomatoes – seeded and small dice (about 1 ½ cups)
- 1/3 Cup Red Onion – finely chopped
- 1 small Jalapeno –finely diced*
- 1 small clove Garlic – minced
- 1 ½ TBS Cilantro – roughly chopped, packed
- 1 Lime – juice
- Cilantro-Lime Black Beans & Rice:
- ¾ Cup Black Beans – cooked*
- 1 ¼ Cup Long Grain White Rice – cooked
- 1 ½ TBS Cilantro – roughly chopped, packed
- 1 Lime – juice and zest
- Salt and pepper , to taste
- Serving:
- Tostadas *
- Queso Fresco - crumbled
Instructions
- Prepare the Mojo: Place all ingredients except the salmon in the bowl of a food processor or blender and pulse until finely chopped. Transfer half the mojo to a large Ziplock, add the salmon and seal to close. Transfer the other half of mojo to a small container. Place both the salmon and the mojo sauce in the refrigerator for 1 hour, turning the salmon once to evenly coat.
- Prepare Grill: Light one chimney full of charcoal. Pour it out on one side of grill. Clean and oil grates. Close grill and let preheat for 5 minutes.
- For gas grill – set half the burners to the highest heat setting. Cover and preheat 10 minutes.
- Grill Corn*: Place corn directly on hot side of grill. Cook, turning occasionally, until charred on all sides and tender, about 10 minutes total, brushing with melted butter during last few minutes of cooking. Remove corn from grill, season with salt and pepper, and allow to rest about 5 minutes, or until cool enough to handle.
- Grill the Salmon: Remove salmon from marinade and season to taste with salt and pepper. Place on the hot side of grill, skin side down and grill for 3-4 minutes, or until skin starts to crisp. Carefully flip salmon over and continue to grill an additional 3-4 minutes for medium-rare, or until desired doneness is achieved. Remove from grill, brush with some of the reserved mojo sauce and allow to rest for a few minutes. Cut salmon into 4 pieces.
- Meanwhile, Prepare the Salsa: Slice corn off the cob and place kernels in a large bowl. Add remaining salsa ingredients and toss gently to combine. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- For the Cilantro-Lime Black Beans & Rice: Place all ingredients in a large bowl and gently toss together. Taste and adjust for seasoning.
- To Serve: Place a couple tostadas on a plate and top with cilantro-lime black beans and rice, salmon, salsa and queso fresco. Serve with remaining mojo sauce on the side. Enjoy!
Notes
* Remove seeds and ribs from jalapeno for a milder salsa.
*You can also roast the corn in the oven. To do so, adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to high broil. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Butter corn and season with salt and pepper. Place corn on baking sheet and broil for 2-3 minutes or until corn is charred on top side. Continue to roast for an additional 3-4 minutes, turning every minute or so, until corn is fully charred. Remove from oven and proceed with recipe as directed.
*Corn salsa will keep, covered in the refrigerator, for up to 5 days. However, salsa is best when fresh.
*To make your own Tostadas:
Pan Cook: Place a skillet over medium heat and add ¼- ½ teaspoon olive oil. Add tortillas, one at a time, to skillet and cook 1 minute per side or until golden. Repeat with remaining tortillas and oil.
Bake: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place tortillas in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Spray tortillas with cooking spray. Bake, flipping over halfway through, for 5-7 minutes or until crisp. Remove from oven and season with salt while still hot. *Nutritional Information includes everything except tostadas and queso cheese.
Nutrition
We can’t have Badia because of the MSG, you think Mrs Dash or some other general seasoning would work?
Hi Katie,
You can absolutely substitute any all purpose seasoning for the Badia! I actually really like Mrs Dash, so that would totally work here! Let me know if you have any other questions! Cheers and thank you so much for stopping by! 🙂
Oh my goodness! These look like perfection! This will probably be new my favorite way to eat salmon since I am a Mexican food fiend 😉
This looks like the perfect summer time recipe to make on the grill. It looks so full of flavor and delicious! I wish I had a grill! 🙂
Wow! This is certainly the next best thing to a vacation. Looks delicious! Sorry you had to postpone, but hopefully the sun will shine for you soon 🙂
Oh nooo, sucks to postpone. I am sure you will be rescheduling very soon. This is an amazing platter my friend. My boys and hubby love love salmon and they can eat a lot of it. The whole meal looks ridiculously delicious. That sauce and everything is perfection.
Hope you get on your break soon. the weather is just crazy everywhere.
Big hugs and so nice to read your post. It’s been the craziest weeks. Now, that summer vacation is here, I am thrilled.
xoxo
What a bummer about your vacation. The weather really needs to straighten out for you.
But this beautiful meal looks like something I’d get on vacation. Very elegant! It looks fabulous!
Cheyanne I wish my 120 days of summer were filled with platters like this one! I have been craving salmon – and girl – what better way to enjoy it than with some lip-smackingly delicious mojo sauce and “no-spoon-necessary” corn salsa! Saw what I did there? 😉
I sincerely hope y’all get to go on your vacay this time around! This has been such a crazy weather system we have been having! Happy Wednesday to ya! And cheers!
XO
This is such a fun recipe for summer! I love how you could throw it all on the table and everyone builds their own!
You WILL get to go on vacation this time – I can just feel it!!!! And in the meantime, this is one drop dead gorgeous platter of salmon deliciousness, and it makes me want to run right over to your kitchen immediately with my corkscrew – pinning and xoxo!
These tostadas look so beautiful Cheyanne, such a perfect summer dish! Love all of the flavours you used. The corn salsa sounds incredible!!! I can’t wait to try your delicious recipe! <3
Delicious meal. Hope i get this for my dinner. Attractive tempting
What a beautiful dinner! I love how you served it all on a platter. I can just imagine the ooohhhs and aaaahhhhs from your guests! The salmon looks marvelous and it could be eaten just as a meal all by itself!
I don’t think you guys are ever going to go on vacation! lol! It stinks to postpone but it’s better than going on a beach vaca and having it rain the whole time. #thingscouldbeworse 🙂 Love this recipe! Salmon is my favorite fish and I could eat it every day (I do eat it almost every day for lunch). Then it’s on a tostada! OMG, another favorite of mine. Pinned and making soon 😉
You really are killing me with this beauty. Sorry for another postponed vaca, but you will make it to the beach AND sun… soon! And with wine!
Love this and the sauce drizzled on top at the end (photo has me drooling) is perfection!
Oh no, not again, I hope when you finally get to vacation it makes up for all the delays :-). In the mean time you are doing a great job of making fabulous vacation worthy food and making me hungry! I knew I should’ve eaten before coming here, lol. This platter is really beautiful and so what I want right now, I love the charring on the salmon, so good! Take care.
Aaw boo to the rain!! Sorry you had to postpone your vacation again, hope you get to go soon. On the bright side, hopefully this gorgeous platter made things a little better! It looks beyond incredible!
This combination screams summer! This looks absolutely fantastic! So glad that the summer finally decided to make an appearance here in London. We had such bad weather for way too long but now I hope we can finally enjoy our garden & bbq. Can’t believe you had to reschedule your vacation yet again! I hope that the weather won’t get in your way again and that you will have the most fantastic time once you managed to get there ♡
I’m going nuts over this recipe! It sounds so flavorful and fresh and healthy for you. What more could you want?
I so…needed this recipe this weekend. I had house guests and found out in the 11th hour that one of them was pescetarian (sp?) – I mean dinner was almost on the table. I came up with something, but this recipe would have made it special. Note to self: ask about dietary restrictions before the guests arrive. Hope the weather cooperates for your plans next time.
Sheesh… what a pain about your vaca.. but am so glad you turn those lemons into lemonade! Delicious work.. and that grilled corn salsa!? Oh my, Chey.. I’d make a double batch!
WOWW literally the epitome of summer! I love salmon and all the flavors you’ve used here- so delish!
We are so on the same page with our summer palettes. I’m all about grilling, Mexican flavors and of course good wine! Cheers and pinned for later!!!
I hope you get your vacation soon! The weather has definitely not been cooperative – we wanted to go to the beach over the weekend too, but thunderstorms kept us away. Someday we will get there! Now onto this amazing recipe – I think you have combined all of my favorite things! I could see myself eating the entire platter 😉 Pinned!
Man, when are you gonna get your vacation?! This is ridiculous, all this rain. You need a break. It’s been a crazy long amount of time!
Salmon is one of my favorites, and add Mexican flair and I’m ready to eat. This looks incredible. Tostadas are such a happy meal!
“Crunchy tostadas topped with cilantro-lime black beans and rice, grilled corn and tomato salsa, and mojo marinated and grilled salmon” <– I mean, come ON!!!! It's 5 AM and I'm seriously craving a plate of this goodness. <3
Oh gosh! Such a stunning looking platter. I am so much in love with that char on salmon! I so want that in my life. It rained again? I am sorry that your vacation postponed again. I am wishing that you would go ASAP. Wish you a lovely week, girlfriend! 🙂 <3
Oh no! I can’t believe it rained again this weekend! One day you’ll get to go =) But this salmon would definitely cheer me up. Those flavors are so bright and warm, totally perfect for summer!
Chey, I feel sad about you haven’t had your vacation. Perhaps, you should stop planning and start being spontaneous, eh? And if this helps to cheer you up, we didn’t have a vacation this weekend either (well, we never planned it, but this doesn’t matter for cheering you up, right?:) And now, about this meal. Chey, you’re the Queen of tacos! (As well as dips, grilled meat, and bourbon):) These ones look fantastic. Love all the elements going on here, and the salmon is the best among them!
OH MY GOSH!! Cheyanne I’m drooling! I’m so sorry about the beach (this weekend was rainy here too)… but at least you have this amazing recipe!! This salmon is perfectly grilled!! All of this is perf!!
xoxo Cailee!
The weather has been terrible this spring (not summer yet?)! So sorry about your vacation girl! This tostada platter looks gorgeous! Love it! Perfect for summer entertaining! Pinned!
Aw… Cheyanne! I’m hoping 3rd times a charm! And just watch, you’re going to have the BEST time – the postponements will all be worth it! As far as this platter goes, I’ll take the whole sha-bang! I love, love, love grilled salmon, and that mojo marinade and salsa has me drooling all over my keyboard.
I love tostadas, Cheyanne – and these look so good! I’m going to switch out the salmon for tofu – and I think that marinated will be perfect to give (otherwise bland) tofu a huge flavor boost. Love the grilled corn salsa and the black beans and rice – and anything with cilantro is alright with me!
I am so sorry about your vacation! All this rain and drear seriously needs to stop. But this salmon looks like a darn good consolation prize to me!
Ugh I hear you – this weather is ridiculous. So not cool! I promise it’s not always like this here!! haha It was our five year anniversary this weekend and we did a staycation nearby and it stormed sooo bad both nights! Ridiculous. ANYWAY. This platter sounds delicious!! You’re making me want to go start cooking dinner!
I don’t think I have ever seen a more beautiful platter! I have yet to try mojo seasoning but am dying to try it. Hope you finally get around to your vacation and that it is extremely lovely! You deserve it!
That grilled salmon is mouth-watering! This looks absolutely delicious!
Thank you, Marsha! Cheers!
Hey girl – I am loving the char on that salmon! Woo hoo!!! What a gorgeous platter. I just want to DIG in. Like yesterday. So bummed to hear your vacay got postponed AGAIN. Yep. When it gets here it will be awesome. Your vacation that is. All good things come to those that wait. Fact. I am waiting too , but I don’t think I will get a vacay this summer. That’s ok. You may remember J & I got away to Quebec City in the spring and that was enough to tide me through. This summer is all about getting ready for college for my oldest, Jonathan. And, this past weekend was getting ready for his grad party that is this coming weekend. Tons and tons of yard work. J just power washed the patio and things are improving every day, hopefully ready for this Sunday and swarms of peeps!!! Have an awesome week friend, hope your weather has improved by now. XO
Gah, char is my favorite part of grilling! It definitely makes me go Woo hoo! 😉 Thank you so much for the kind comment friend! I do remember your get away to Quebec City – how could I forget? Looked like ya’ll had a blast!! You must be so proud of your son!! Congratulations to him!! Thank you for the sweet comment, Allie! Cheers, dear! xoxo
I hope you have a great vacation soon, Cheyanne.
What a great way to prepare salmon, full of flavor. The whole meal looks outstanding
Thank you Rahul!! Cheers, buddy!
I’m so sorry about your vacation getting rescheduled again, but I like how you think — grilling and wine is the best way to remedy any disappointment! I just tried my Santa Rita wine and loved it, and I think making mojo salmon was so creative. I’ve never given salmon a cuban spin and I can’t wait to try this!
Santa Rita makes some might fine wine, right?! Thank you so much for the kind comment, Marcie! Cheers! 🙂
Salmon…definitely a favourite! Those tostadas look crazily comforting and delicious, Cheyanne.
Thank you Angie!! Cheers!
Gah I saw this on instagram and I was hooked! I really wish I were over at your house for these amazing tacos!
Feel free to come over anytime, Sarah! 😉 Thanks for the kind comment, friend! Cheers!
Oh wow – I am loving your platter presentation! Such a great idea, especially for entertaining! These flavors and colors would absolutely make me forget that I missed out on vacation (yet again)… Hang in there, sweets – you’ll be singing “Good Day Sunshine” before you know it!! 🙂
Thank you so much, Annie! I’m a huge fan of food on a platter, so I’m glad you approve! Can’t wait to sing “good day sunshine”… hopefully soon! 😉 Cheers, dear friend! xo
Booo to the rain! I’m sorry your beach vacay got delayed again, but think how awesome it’s going to be when you finally get to go! And you have this delicious grilled salmon to get you through. I’d love some of that with a nice glass of wine on the deck! It would certainly be a close second to a relaxing beach vacation!
Well I’m hoping its all sorts of awesome when we finally do go on vacation! Lord knows by then it is going to me MUCH needed!! 😉 Thanks so much for the comment, Rach! Cheers, sweets!
Oh my goodness!! The vacay had to get rescheduled AGAIN?? Dagnabit! Hopefully third time’s a charm? 🙂
Love that you still managed to save the weekend by getting your grill on–well, your man getting his grill on while you lounge? 🙂
And my second “oh my” of the days is gonna be coming right at you for all of these delicious layers!! Oh, the tortillas, the black beans and rice, the salsa, the MOJO sauce! Okay, seriously though Chey, one day, we gotta do a taco night of some sort. You bring the wine + tacos, I’ll bring my appetite?? 😉 Okay, fine, I’ll bring some peanut butter cookies!
Can’t wait what else you come up with, wine pairing and all (well especially the wine part) for this summer. Have a great week! xoxo
Dagnabit is totally right!! But, getting my grill on is always the best way to rescue a weekend… and I grilled, Boy lounged. 😉 We like to switch it up from time to time. I’m totally down for taco night with wine, and yes you have to bring some cookies ALONG with your appetite. 😉 Thanks for the comment love, Demeter!! Cheers, sweets! xoxo
Helloooo ideal summer dinner! Agreed on salmon, it’s my fave – and this looks amazing. Light, fresh, summery perfection. That grilled corn salsa is definitely calling my name – I wish I had this meal now! Also so sorry your trip got postponed AGAIN, fingers crossed that third time is charm – I’m sure the beach and a couple of cocktails will be even more rewarding when you make it there!
I’m certainly hoping the third time is the charm!! Thanks so much for the comment love, Michelle! Cheers, girlfriend!
So sorry you had to cancel your vaca Cheyanne! But as long as you stayed home, enjoyed some delicious Santa Rita wine along with some fabulous grilled food, the weekend sounds like it turned out pretty good in my book! I totally agree, summer’s are for grilling out and this Tostada Platter is the way to go! Go big or go home! I love the corn salsa and salmon’s always a favorite. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful week my friend!
Glad you agree, Mary Ann! Wish I would have had a few of your brownie sundaes after these tostadas!! Thanks for the kind comment, friend! Cheers! 🙂
That too bad that you had to postpone again, Cheyanne! Well, you know that when you go it’s gonna be extra awesome!! These looks delicious. Love that you used Atlantic salmon. I don’t think I’ve ever had salmon in a tostada form before, so obviously, this is the perfect place to start, isn’t it? Love all the flavours (and there’s so many awesome ones) going on here. YUM!! Pinned, of course! Fingers crossed you get your well deserved vacay real soon. Cheers friend!
Well, it better be an extra awesome vacay, Dawn! At this point I am beyond anxious! 😉 You must try salmon in tostada form, I know you will love it, chicka! Thanks for the comment love and pin! Cheers!! Oh, and thanks for the crossed fingers!! <3
Ugh that stinks that you had to postpone your vacation again! I hope you reschedule it soon and can be on the beach in no time! And I agree, grilling and wine is the ultimate summer treat. This salmon tostada platter looks AMAZING, Cheyanne! My husband and I make salmon all the time, so i will definitely have to try this version. I love the flavors in here! Just perfect for the season! Pinned, of course!
Thanks, Gayle!! It’s rescheduled for this weekend, so keep your fingers crossed for me!! 😉 Cheers, dear! <3
Oh no! Sorry that you had to reschedule again, but at least you had these tostadas to make up for it. Mexican food makes everything better I think!
You are so right, Mexican and Cuban combo food did make the weekend much more enjoyable! Thanks, Dannii!! Cheers!
Easy elegance indeed! Salmon is my favorite fish too and I love how you loaded it up with flavor and then served it on tostadas with all these other goodies – what a winning combination! And absolutely perfect for summertime entertainment and enjoyment 🙂 Pinned!
So sorry to hear your beach trip got delayed again though. Ugh. I hope the next weekend you picked will work out! In the meantime, enjoy your grilling and wine. XO
I know your a salmon lover, so I’m glad you approve of these tostadas, Kathryn! Thanks so much for the kind comment, friend! Cheers! XO