Alamosa Striped Bass is a hybrid striped bass (a cross between the striped bass and the white bass) farmed in Alamosa, Colorado, by a family-owned company, Colorado Catch. It is a moderately fatty and mild-tasting fish with a firm, yet flaky texture. Well-suited to a variety of cuisines, here it is paired with tomatillos and Vienna lager to upscale the traditional tostada.
Active preparation time: 60 minutes
Total time: 3 hours
Serves: 4
Tomatillo Salsa
1 lb (454 g) tomatillos, papery skin removed and rinsed
1/4 cup (59 ml) olive oil plus additional to coat the tomatillos
1/4 lb (113 g) yellow onion, diced small
5 cloves garlic
1/4 cup (59 ml) lime juice
4 fl oz (118 ml) Vienna lager
1/2 bunch cilantro, leaves only
1/2 tsp ground cumin seed
1 teaspoon dark chili powder
1 tsp kosher salt or to taste