Description
Grilled Shrimp Tostadas with Guacamole Salsa are a quick and flavorful dish featuring smoky, spiced shrimp served over crispy tostada shells with a creamy, zesty avocado salsa. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- For the shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- For the guacamole salsa:
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 small jalapeño, finely minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- For serving:
- 8 corn tostada shells
- Optional toppings:
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
- 1/2 cup sliced radishes
Instructions
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt until evenly coated.
- Grill shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and lightly charred. Set aside.
- In a bowl, mash avocados, then stir in lime juice, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and salt until creamy but slightly chunky.
- Arrange tostada shells on a serving platter. Spread guacamole salsa over each shell.
- Top with grilled shrimp and optional toppings like lettuce, queso fresco, and radishes.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use a skillet if a grill isn’t available.
- Add mango or pineapple to guacamole salsa for a sweet twist.
- Use smoked paprika or chipotle powder for a deeper smoky flavor.
- Keep toppings and tostada shells separate until serving to avoid sogginess.
- Adjust jalapeño for desired spice level.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tostadas
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
