Description
These Grilled Shrimp Tostadas with Creamy Avocado are a delightful Mexican-inspired dish that combines juicy grilled shrimp with a creamy avocado topping on crispy corn tostada shells. Perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 8 small corn tostada shells
- 1 large avocado, peeled and pitted
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- Chopped cilantro and lime wedges for serving
For the Shrimp:
For the Tostadas:
For the Creamy Avocado:
For Topping:
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Prepare the Shrimp: Toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Grill for 2–3 minutes per side until cooked.
- Make the Creamy Avocado: Mash avocado with sour cream, lime juice, and salt until smooth.
- Assemble Tostadas: Spread avocado mixture on tostada shells. Top with lettuce, grilled shrimp, tomatoes, and red onion.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with cilantro and lime. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute shrimp with grilled chicken or black beans.
- For extra crunch, add crushed tortilla chips or cotija cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tostadas
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
