Fast Abstract
These Shrimp Tostadas are full of taste and ideal for busy weeknights or informal entertaining! Crispy baked tortillas are piled excessive with creamy avocado, juicy chili-lime shrimp, crunchy cabbage, pickled crimson onions, and a drizzle of jalapeño ranch. Recent, simple, and prepared in half-hour!
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Shrimp Tostadas: An Straightforward Weeknight Meal
We’re massive tostada followers at our home, and these Shrimp Tostadas are all the time successful! They’re fast to make, stuffed with daring taste, and slightly extra enjoyable than your typical taco evening.
The crispy baked tortillas are topped with juicy chili-lime shrimp, creamy smashed avocado, crunchy shredded cabbage, tangy pickled crimson onions, recent cilantro, crumbled cotija cheese, and a drizzle of jalapeño ranch. Everybody digs within the second they hit the desk!
I like this recipe as a result of it’s easy sufficient for a busy weeknight, however feels particular sufficient to serve to associates. You possibly can prep many of the parts forward of time, and let everybody construct their very own on the desk. Serve with rice, refried beans, and dinner is finished!
Components (with Useful Notes)
For the Tostadas:
- Corn tortillas: These are simple to bake proper within the oven and get tremendous crispy with none frying! It’s a more healthy, mess-free strategy to get that excellent crunch each time.
- Avocado oil spray: For coating the tortillas! Use sufficient oil so that they crisp up properly.
For the Shrimp:
- Uncooked shrimp (peeled and deveined): Medium to massive shrimp work effectively. Take away the tails for simpler consuming.
- Lime juice & zest: Provides vivid citrus taste and tenderizes the shrimp.
- Chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder: A easy however daring spice mix that provides the shrimp smoky, heat taste.
- Avocado oil or olive oil: For cooking the shrimp within the skillet.
For the Toppings:
- Avocados: Smashed with a pinch of salt and lime juice for a creamy base.
- Shredded crimson cabbage: Provides shade and crunch.
- Pickled crimson onions: Tangy, vibrant, and straightforward to make forward. I all the time have a jar in my fridge!
- Recent cilantro: For brightness and herby taste.
- Cotija cheese: Crumbly and salty, excellent for ending.
- Jalapeño ranch: Provides a creamy, spicy kick and might be made prematurely. My creamy cilantro lime dressing or cilantro lime French dressing additionally works effectively!
Ideas for Making Shrimp Tostadas
- Bake, don’t fry. Spraying tortillas with oil and baking them provides you the proper crispy base, with out the mess of frying. Maintain a detailed eye on them so that they don’t burn!
- Don’t overcook the shrimp. They prepare dinner rapidly! As soon as they’re opaque and frivolously golden, pull them from the warmth.
- Smash your avocado proper earlier than serving. This retains it recent and vibrant.
- Layer in the proper order. Begin with avocado so every thing else sticks, then shrimp, then crunchy toppings.
- Make it a tostada bar! Nice for entertaining, set out all of the toppings and let everybody construct their very own.
Shrimp Tostadas
Crispy baked tostadas loaded with zesty shrimp, creamy avocado, and crunchy, recent toppings—prepared in simply half-hour!
For the tostadas:
- 8 corn tortillas
- Avocado oil spray
- Kosher salt, to style
For the shrimp:
- 1- pound uncooked shrimp peeled, deveined, and tails eliminated
- Juice and zest of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon floor cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
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Preheat the oven to 425 levels F. Spray each facet of every tortilla generously with oil, season with salt, and prepare in a single layer on a big baking sheet. Bake for six minutes, then flip and bake for 3 to five extra minutes, till the tortillas are crispy.
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Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Place the shrimp in a big bowl. Add the lime zest, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir till all of the shrimp is effectively coated.
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Warmth the oil in a big skillet over medium excessive warmth. Add the shrimp to the new pan and sauté for five to eight minutes, flipping often, till the shrimp are cooked by means of. Take away from warmth.
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In a small bowl, smash the avocados with a fork. Unfold smashed avocado evenly on high of the tostada shells.
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Add the shrimp, shredded cabbage, pickled crimson onions, cilantro, and cotija cheese. Drizzle with jalapeño ranch. Serve instantly.
- Cooked shrimp: Retailer in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 2 days. Reheat gently or get pleasure from chilly.
- Smashed avocado: Press plastic wrap instantly onto the floor to sluggish browning. Greatest used the identical day.
- Pickled Crimson Onions: Maintain in a jar within the fridge for a number of weeks.
- Toppings: Retailer chopped cabbage and cilantro individually for freshness.
- Jalapeño Ranch– Retailer within the fridge for as much as 5 days.
- Tostada shells: Maintain in an hermetic container at room temperature for as much as every week.
Energy: 401kcal, Carbohydrates: 34g, Protein: 21g, Fats: 21g, Saturated Fats: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fats: 4g, Monounsaturated Fats: 15g, Trans Fats: 0.01g, Ldl cholesterol: 143mg, Sodium: 1263mg, Potassium: 740mg, Fiber: 10g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 627IU, Vitamin C: 10mg, Calcium: 122mg, Iron: 2mg
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