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Shrimp & Avocado Tostadas

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30min

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4 servings

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Shrimp & Avocado Tostadas are a delightful Mexican-inspired dish that combines crispy corn tortillas with succulent shrimp and creamy avocado. This light and refreshing meal offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors, with the crunch of the tostada shell contrasting beautifully with the tender shrimp and smooth avocado. Topped with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime, these tostadas are ideal for a quick lunch, casual dinner, or as an impressive appetizer for gatherings.

Nutrition Facts

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Fiber
Sugar
7 g
2 g
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Shellfish

Ingredients

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1
Prepare shrimp

Peel and devein shrimp if necessary. Pat dry with paper towels.

2
Season shrimp

In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

3
Prepare tostada shells

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet. Fry corn tortillas until crispy, about 1-2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

4
Cook shrimp

In the same skillet, cook seasoned shrimp over medium-high heat until pink and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side.

5
Prepare avocado

Halve avocados, remove pits, and scoop out flesh. Mash in a bowl with juice from 1 lime, remaining salt and pepper.

6
Prepare onion and cilantro

Finely dice red onion and chop cilantro.

7
Assemble tostadas

Spread mashed avocado on each tostada shell. Top with cooked shrimp.

8
Add toppings

Sprinkle diced red onion and chopped cilantro over the shrimp.

9
Final touch

Cut remaining lime into wedges. Serve tostadas with lime wedges on the side.

10
Serve

Arrange tostadas on a serving platter and enjoy immediately while still crispy.

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