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Grilled Shrimp Tostadas

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🦐 Enjoy a vibrant, protein‑packed meal that’s quick to grill and perfect for warm evenings.
🥑 Fresh guacamole and pico de gallo add bright, creamy, and tangy flavors for a balanced bite.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 tostadas (serves 4)

Ingredients

– 12 tostada shells

– Cooking spray

– 2 tsp chili powder

– 1 tsp ground cumin

– 1 tsp dried oregano

– 1 tsp garlic powder

– 1 tsp onion powder

– 1 tsp salt

– 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

– 2 tsp olive oil

– 1 1/2 lb raw peeled shrimp, deveined

– 2 ripe avocados, mashed

– 1/2 small bunch fresh cilantro, minced

– 1 tsp minced garlic

– Juice of 1 lime

– 1/2 tsp salt

– 1/4 tsp black pepper

– 3-4 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced

– 1 tsp minced garlic

– 1 jalapeño pepper, minced

– 1/2 medium red onion, minced

– 1/2 small bunch fresh cilantro, minced

Instructions

1-Okay, let’s get hands-on! Preparing these grilled shrimp tostadas is as straightforward as it gets, and that’s saying something from someone who loves keeping things simple for weeknight dinners. Start by rinsing and patting dry the shrimp, then marinate them with olive oil, smoked paprika, lime juice, salt, and pepper for about 10 minutes to really amp up the flavor.

2-Next, preheat your grill to medium-high heat, around 400°F, so everything cooks evenly without a hitch. Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until they’re pink and opaque trust me, this step makes them juicy and full of that smoky char we all crave! While that’s happening, lightly grill the corn tostada shells for 1-2 minutes to give them extra crispiness that holds up to all the toppings.

3-Now, for the fun part: prepare your toppings by shredding cabbage, chopping cilantro, and dicing tomatoes. Assemble each tostada by layering on the grilled shrimp, shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, and cilantro, then squeeze some fresh lime juice on top for that zesty kick. Serve them right away to keep everything crunchy and fresh it’s a hit for food enthusiasts and seniors alike! If you’re looking for more ideas, check out our quick recipes for even more mealtime inspiration.

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Notes

🔥 Use a hot grill pan for authentic char lines on the shrimp.
🥑 Keep guacamole and pico de gallo chilled until ready to assemble for maximum freshness.
🌶️ Adjust jalapeño amount to suit your spice tolerance, or omit for a milder bite.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Pescatarian, Gluten‑free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tostadas (≈ 150 g)
  • Calories: 260 kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 300 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 6 g
  • Protein: 7.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 50 mg