Description
These Grilled Shrimp Tostadas with Creamy Avocado are a perfect balance of flavors and textures, combining juicy grilled shrimp with a creamy avocado topping on crispy corn tostadas. A delicious and easy-to-make Mexican-inspired dish that’s ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Grilled Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Creamy Avocado Topping:
- 8 small corn tostadas
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Serving:
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Prepare the Shrimp: Toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Grill shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred. Set aside.
- Make the Avocado Topping: Blend avocado, sour cream, lime juice, minced garlic, and salt until smooth.
- Assemble the Tostadas: Spread avocado mixture on each tostada. Top with lettuce, grilled shrimp, tomatoes, and queso fresco. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
Notes
- For added heat, consider adding sliced jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Tostadas can be lightly toasted in the oven for extra crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tostadas
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
