Description
Grilled Shrimp Tostadas with Guacamole & Pico de Gallo are a vibrant and flavorful dish that captures the essence of Mexican cuisine. Perfect for any occasion, from casual get-togethers to quick weeknight dinners, these tostadas combine succulent grilled shrimp with creamy guacamole and zesty pico de gallo. The fresh ingredients create an explosion of taste that will delight your taste buds. With easy preparation and customizable toppings, this recipe is not just delicious but also a healthy option rich in nutrients. Enjoy the delightful crunch of tostada shells paired with the richness of avocado and the freshness of tomatoes and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 tostada shells
- 1 ½ lb raw peeled shrimp
- 2 avocados
- 3–4 tomatoes
- 1 jalapeño pepper
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime juice
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Toss shrimp in this mixture to coat evenly; marinate for 10 minutes.
- In another bowl, mash avocados and mix with minced cilantro, garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper to create guacamole.
- Combine diced tomatoes, minced garlic, jalapeño pepper, red onion, and cilantro in a separate bowl for pico de gallo.
- Preheat a grill pan over medium heat; lightly spray with cooking spray. Cook shrimp until opaque (1–2 minutes per side).
- Assemble tostadas by topping each shell with guacamole, grilled shrimp, and pico de gallo.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tostada (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 170mg