Shrimp Tostadas
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of shrimp tostadas! This dish features crispy fried corn tortillas topped with succulent shrimp, fresh avocado, and zesty salsa. Perfect for summer gatherings or casual dinners, shrimp tostadas are a quick and versatile recipe that brings the taste of the beach right to your table. Experience the delightful crunch and refreshing toppings that will leave your guests wanting more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh or frozen shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry each tortilla until golden brown and crispy on both sides. Set aside on paper towels.
- In another pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque.
- In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, sliced red onion, jalapeños, chopped cilantro, and lime juice to create salsa.
- Spread a layer of avocado on each crispy tortilla. Top with sautéed shrimp and spoonfuls of salsa.
- Drizzle with extra lime juice and sprinkle more cilantro for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tostadas (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate shrimp in lime juice and spices for 15 minutes before cooking. - Substitute shrimp with grilled fish or chicken for variations. - Store cooked shrimp separately from tostadas to maintain crispiness.