Description
These Shrimp Avocado Tostadas are a fresh, flavorful dish with seasoned shrimp, creamy avocado, and crispy tostada shells—perfect for a light lunch or appetizer.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 tostada shells
- 2 ripe avocados, mashed
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco (optional)
- Hot sauce, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side, until opaque and cooked through. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, mash the avocados with lime juice and season with salt.
- Spread mashed avocado evenly over each tostada shell.
- Top with cooked shrimp, red onion, cilantro, and cherry tomatoes.
- Sprinkle queso fresco on top, if using, and drizzle with hot sauce if desired.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- You can use store-bought tostada shells or bake corn tortillas in the oven until crisp.
- Feel free to add shredded lettuce or cabbage for extra crunch.
- For a spicier kick, add sliced jalapeños or a spicy crema.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tostada
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 130mg