Shrimp Tostadas
Crispy, flavorful, and loaded with vibrant toppings, these Shrimp Tostadas are a quick and satisfying meal perfect for any night of the week. Built atop crunchy corn tostadas, each bite features the smoky zest of perfectly spiced shrimp sautéed in garlic and lime, balanced by creamy refried beans, fresh shredded lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and velvety avocado slices. Finished with crumbled queso fresco, a dollop of sour cream, and a sprinkle of optional cilantro, these tostadas are a fiesta of textures and bold flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes and ideal for casual gatherings or weeknight dinners, this recipe ensures a hearty, crowd-pleasing dish with a fresh, Mexican-inspired twist. Serve with lime wedges for an extra burst of citrusy brightness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Corn tostadas
- 1 pound Raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Refried beans
- 2 cups Shredded lettuce
- 1 cup Diced tomatoes
- 1 whole Sliced avocado
- 0.5 cup Crumbled queso fresco
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 0.25 cup Cilantro leaves (optional, for garnish)
- 4 slices Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and minced garlic, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the raw shrimp to the skillet and season with ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to evenly coat the shrimp.
Cook shrimp for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pink and fully cooked. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the shrimp and set them aside.
Warm the refried beans in a small saucepan over low heat until heated through, about 3-4 minutes.
Lay the tostadas out on a clean, flat surface. Spread a layer of warm refried beans onto each tostada.
Top each tostada with shredded lettuce, cooked shrimp, diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, crumbled queso fresco, and a dollop of sour cream.
Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves, if desired, and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
527 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.7 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.9 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 166 mg | 55% | |
| Sodium | 625 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.1 g | ||
| Protein | 28.6 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 231 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 742 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
