Description
Easy Summer Shrimp Tostadas with Guac & Fresh Salsa are the ultimate summer dish, perfect for backyard barbecues or casual gatherings. These tostadas feature crunchy shells topped with succulent shrimp, creamy guacamole, and vibrant salsa, creating a fiesta of flavors in every bite. Quick to prepare and bursting with freshness, they’re sure to impress your guests while keeping your summer days stress-free.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 8 tostada shells
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup fresh tomatoes (diced)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your shrimp by rinsing and patting them dry.
- In a bowl, mix shrimp with olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let marinate.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp until opaque and pink (about 2-3 minutes per side).
- For salsa, combine diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Mash avocados with lime juice and salt until chunky.
- Assemble tostadas: spread guacamole on each shell, add shrimp, then top with salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tostada (150g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Customize by adding diced jalapeños or pickled onions for extra flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days; reheat gently or enjoy cold.