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Two shrimp tostadas on a white plate with lime wedges on the side.
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Shrimp Tostadas

These shrimp tostadas aka tostadas de camaron are made with shrimp, guacamole, and sauteed veggies. They're full of flavor and easy to make!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Tex Mex
Servings: 4
Calories: 103kcal
Author: Julie Maestre

Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp raw, peeled, and deveined
  • 4 tostadas
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 1 red bell pepper finely diced
  • 1 tomato finely diced
  • ½ jalapeno finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • olive oil, for cooking
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • lime
  • guacamole
  • hot sauce
  • fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Season the shrimp with all of the spices and salt and pepper. Allow it to sit for a few minutes at room temperature while you prepare the guacamole.
  • Add about 3 tablespoons of olive oil to a skillet along with the onions, peppers, and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the onions are translucent and the peppers are tender-crisp. Remove the veggies from the skillet and set it aside.
  • Add more oil if needed and then stir in the shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes or until the shrimp are fully cooked through. Add some lime juice and hot sauce, if desired.
  • To assemble the tostadas, divide the guacamole over the tostadas and use a spoon to spread it all over. Add a layer of the cooked veggies over the guacamole and then top it off with the cooked shrimp.
  • Garnish the tostadas with fresh cilantro, and serve with hot sauce and lime wedges, if desired.

Notes

  • I highly recommend chopping the veggies and preparing the guacamole before cooking the shrimp.
  • For best results, serve with hot sauce and lime wedges.
  • Don't overcook the shrimp! I used medium-sized shrimp, and they took about 2 minutes to cook.
  • Want to make these in under 10 minutes? Feel free to use store-bought guacamole and store-bought pico de Gallo instead.

Nutrition

Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 177mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1286IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg