Sweet and Sour Ceviche With Homemade Tortilla Nests - Emeril

Ingredients

Homemade Tortilla Nests

• 12 (6 inch)  corn tortillas
• 4 cups corn or vegetable oil
• salt, to taste
• Emeril's Original Essence, to taste, recipe # 11783

Directions

1. 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. 2

   Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.

3. 3

   Place a lettuce leaf on a plate. Top the leaf with the tortilla nest. Fill with the ceviche and serve.

4. 4

   Homemade tortilla nests:In a large, heavy saucepan, heat the oil to 360 degrees F.

5. 5

   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.

6. 6

   Serve warm with the Sweet 'n Sour Ceviche.