Shrimp Tostadas with Avocado Salsa
Crisp, golden corn tostadas meet juicy, spice-rubbed shrimp and a vibrant, creamy avocado salsa in this flavorful recipe for Shrimp Tostadas with Avocado Salsa. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer, this dish combines smoky spices like paprika and chili powder with the refreshing tang of lime juice and the heat of jalapeño. The tostadas are layered with textures and flavors—from the buttery avocado and tender shrimp to crunchy radish garnishes—creating a delicious bite every time. Ready in just 30 minutes and bursting with fresh, zesty ingredients, these shrimp tostadas are a feast for both your eyes and your taste buds. Serve them with a dollop of sour cream or extra cilantro for a festive finishing touch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 8 pieces Corn tostadas
- 2 pieces Avocados (ripe)
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 0.5 cup Red onion (finely diced)
- 0.25 cup Cilantro (chopped)
- 1 piece Jalapeño (seeded and finely diced)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Sour cream (optional, for garnish)
- 4 pieces Radishes (thinly sliced, optional for garnish)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the shrimp and olive oil, tossing until the shrimp are evenly coated with the spice mixture.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque. Remove from heat and set aside.
To prepare the avocado salsa, cube the avocados and place them in a medium mixing bowl. Add lime juice, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and a pinch of salt. Gently stir to combine, being careful not to mash the avocados too much.
Lay the corn tostadas flat on a serving plate. Spoon a generous layer of avocado salsa onto each tostada.
Top the avocado salsa with a portion of cooked shrimp.
Garnish each tostada with a dollop of sour cream, sliced radishes, or additional cilantro as desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Shrimp Tostadas with Avocado Salsa!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3217 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 170.6 g | 219% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.9 g | 160% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 946 mg | 315% | |
| Sodium | 4577 mg | 199% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 298.0 g | 108% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 51.8 g | 185% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.2 g | ||
| Protein | 147.2 g | 294% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.3 mcg | 101% | |
| Calcium | 766 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 17.2 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 3936 mg | 84% | |
*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.
