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Shrimp Tostadas
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Shrimp Tostadas

Shrimp Tostadas are a Mexican entrée that has a crispy corn tortilla topped with refried beans, cheese, guacamole, and spicy shrimp.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Shrimp Tostadas, Tostadas
Servings: 2
Calories: 656kcal

Equipment

  • Comal
  • Tortilla Press

Ingredients

  • 18 21/25 Shrimp Peeled and deveined
  • 8 Corn Tortillas Fried to make tostadas
  • 1 Cup Refried Black Beans
  • 1 Cup Guacamole
  • 1/2 Cup Pico de Gallo
  • 1/2 Cup Iceberg Lettuce Shredded
  • 1/2 Cup Queso Fresco Paneer cheese is a good substitute

Spices for Shrimp

  • 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Ancho Chili Powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • 2 Teaspoons Mexican Oregano Mediterranean oregano is a good substitute
  • 1 Teaspoon Garlic Crushed and chopped

Garnish

  • Lime wedges
  • Chopped Cilantro

Instructions

To Fry Corn Tortillas

  • Place 1/2-inch canola oil in a pan and heat to approximately 350-360°F. Fry each corn tortilla individually for 30-seconds per side. Set on a paper towel to dry.

To Oven Roast Shrimp

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Make sure everything is ready to go before you cook the shrimp. The shrimp should come out of the oven around the same time the tostadas are completely assembled
  • Place the peeled shrimp in a large bowl. Combine the spices, then sprinkle generously over the shrimp, mix to cover the shrimp completely.
  • Bake shrimp for 10-11 minutes until firm to the touch and the flesh is pink and opaque. The USDA recommends cooking the shrimp to an internal temperature of 145°F
    Oven Roasted Shrimp

To Assemble Tostadas

  • Spread a heaping tablespoon of hot refried black beans over each tostada, sprinkle with queso fresco.
  • Top the refried beans with shredded iceberg lettuce and a heaping tablespoon of guacamole spread it evenly.
  • Add a heaping tablespoon of Pico de Gallo on top of the guacamole and spread evenly
  • Place 3 shrimp (hot) on top. sprinkle with additional crumbled cheese and chopped cilantro
    Shrimp Tostada
Nutrition Facts
Shrimp Tostadas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 656 Calories from Fat 261
% Daily Value*
Fat 29g45%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 44mg15%
Sodium 1481mg64%
Potassium 969mg28%
Carbohydrates 83g28%
Fiber 22g92%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 22g44%
Vitamin A 2004IU40%
Vitamin C 17mg21%
Calcium 366mg37%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.