Easy Summer Shrimp Tostadas with Guac & Fresh Salsa
A vibrant dish of crispy tostada shells topped with zesty guacamole, succulent shrimp, and fresh salsa, capturing the essence of summer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) shrimp, fresh or frozen
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 4 tostada shells
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2–3 diced tomatoes
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Season and cook the shrimp: Season shrimp with chili powder and cumin. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add shrimp, and cook for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Prepare the guacamole: In a bowl, mash ripe avocados and add lime juice until smooth but still chunky.
- Make the salsa: Combine diced tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro; drizzle lime juice and mix.
- Assemble the tostadas: Spread guacamole on tostada shells, top with shrimp, and spoon over salsa.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using sour cream in the guacamole or substituting shrimp with grilled chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tostada
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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