Quick Shrimp Avocado Tostadas (Printer-friendly)

Crispy tostadas layered with spicy shrimp, creamy avocado, and fresh garnishes for a fast, tasty meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 14 oz medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Tostadas

08 - 8 small corn tostada shells

→ Avocado Topping

09 - 2 ripe avocados, diced
10 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Fresh Garnishes

12 - 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
13 - 1 small tomato, diced
14 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
15 - 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
16 - Lime wedges for serving

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly coated.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove from heat.
03 - Gently combine diced avocados with lime juice and salt in a small bowl.
04 - Place tostada shells on plates and spread a layer of avocado mixture on each.
05 - Top each tostada with cooked shrimp, then sprinkle with red onion, tomato, cilantro, and jalapeño if desired.
06 - Serve immediately with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in under half an hour, so you can eat well even on your busiest nights.
  • The contrast between crispy shells, creamy avocado, and spiced shrimp hits every texture you crave.
  • It looks impressive enough for guests but requires almost no cooking skill.
  • You can prep the toppings while the shrimp cook, making cleanup a breeze.
02 -
  • Do not overcook the shrimp or they will turn rubbery, pull them off the heat as soon as they are opaque.
  • Assemble the tostadas right before serving, if they sit too long the shells will soften and lose their crunch.
  • Pat your shrimp completely dry before seasoning, wet shrimp will not get that nice sear.
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one, it gets hot enough to give the shrimp a beautiful caramelized crust.
  • Taste your avocado mixture before assembling and adjust the lime and salt, it should be bright and well seasoned on its own.
  • If your tostadas feel stale, crisp them in a 350 degree oven for a few minutes before topping.
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