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Easy Summer Shrimp Tostadas with Guac & Fresh Salsa

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Easy Summer Shrimp Tostadas with Guac & Fresh Salsa are the perfect dish to elevate your summer gatherings! Imagine crispy corn tortillas topped with succulent shrimp, creamy guacamole, and fresh vibrant salsa. This delightful recipe is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit any palate, making it an ideal choice for backyard barbecues or weeknight dinners.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1 cup vine-ripened tomatoes (diced)
  • 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse shrimp under cold water, pat dry, and season with salt, pepper, and chili powder. Set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  3. In a bowl, mash avocados with lime juice, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper until creamy yet chunky.
  4. In another bowl, mix diced tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper to create salsa.
  5. Toast corn tortillas in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown on both sides.
  6. Assemble tostadas by layering guacamole on each tortilla followed by sautéed shrimp and salsa. Serve immediately.
  • Author: DANIEL LAWSON
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tostadas (200g)
  • Calories: 370
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 16g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg