Description
These Grilled Shrimp Tostadas with Creamy Avocado are a fresh, vibrant, and flavorful meal, perfect for a light dinner or as an appetizer. The smoky grilled shrimp, crispy tostadas, and creamy avocado sauce come together to create a deliciously satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Grilled Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Creamy Avocado Sauce:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Water, as needed, to thin the sauce
For the Tostadas:
- 6 small tostada shells (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce or cabbage
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tomato, diced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Marinate the Shrimp: In a bowl, combine the olive oil, lime juice, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Let the shrimp marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- Prepare the Creamy Avocado Sauce: In a blender or food processor, combine the avocado, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth, adding water as needed to reach a creamy but pourable consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Grill the Shrimp: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread the shrimp onto skewers or place directly on the grill. Grill for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are opaque and cooked through.
- Assemble the Tostadas: Lay the tostada shells on a serving platter. Top each tostada with shredded lettuce or cabbage, followed by a few grilled shrimp.
- Add the Toppings: Spoon a generous amount of creamy avocado sauce over the shrimp, then garnish with sliced red onion, diced tomato, and fresh cilantro.
- Serve: Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of freshness.
Notes
- Homemade Tostadas: If you want to make your own tostada shells, bake corn tortillas in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy.
- Spicy Kick: For a spicier version, add a chopped jalapeño or a dash of hot sauce to the avocado sauce.
- Protein Options: You can substitute the shrimp with grilled chicken, fish, or even beans for a vegetarian option.
- Make Ahead: You can make the avocado sauce ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days. Just give it a good stir before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-6 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tostada
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 110mg