Quick Shrimp Avocado Tostadas (Printable)

Crispy tostadas with zesty shrimp, creamy avocado, and fresh garnishes provide a speedy, tasty meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until fully coated.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from heat.
03 - In a small bowl, gently combine diced avocados with lime juice and salt.
04 - Arrange tostada shells on plates and spread avocado mixture evenly over 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 on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything comes together faster than ordering takeout, and you actually feel good after eating it.
  • The contrast between crispy shells, tender shrimp, and creamy avocado hits every texture you crave.
  • It looks impressive enough for guests but requires almost no skill or fancy equipment.
02 -
  • Don't crowd the shrimp in the pan or they'll steam instead of getting that nice sear.
  • If your avocados aren't ripe, this whole thing falls apart, so plan ahead or grab a backup ingredient like refried beans.
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one, it holds heat better and gives the shrimp a better sear.
  • Taste a piece of shrimp before plating to make sure the seasoning is right, you can always add a pinch more salt or a squeeze of lime.
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