Description

Shrimp Avocado Tostadas are a light and refreshing Mexican-inspired dish featuring seasoned shrimp, creamy avocado, and crisp tostada shells, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

Units Scale

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
2 ripe avocados
1 tbsp lime juice
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup diced red onion
1 medium tomato, diced
4–6 tostada shells
Optional toppings: sour cream, hot sauce, shredded lettuce

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side or until opaque and cooked through. Set aside.
In another bowl, mash avocados with lime juice, salt, and chopped cilantro to taste.
Add red onion and diced tomato to the avocado mixture and mix well.
Spread the avocado mixture over each tostada shell.
Top with cooked shrimp and any additional desired toppings.
Serve immediately for best texture.

Notes

Use precooked shrimp to save time.
Make the avocado mixture just before serving to prevent browning.
Warm the tostada shells slightly in the oven for extra crunch.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 tostada
Calories: 280
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 420mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 2.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 120mg