Avocado Shrimp Tostadas
Tostadas are one of my all time favorite dinners because they’re just so damn fun! Plus, I’m kind of obsessed with frying my own tostada shells and then making a few homemade chips for snacking too.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 4 small corn tortillas
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 ripe avocados
- 3 tablespoons chopped chives
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 cup refried beans
- 2 ears of corn grilled and kernels removed
- ½ pound medium sized shrimp peeled and de-veined
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup pico de gallo
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat until almost smoking. Add the tortillas into the oil, one at a time, and fry on each side for about 2 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove with tongs and set aside to dry on a paper towel. Repeat process with other corn tortillas.
- In a small bowl, place the avocado and chives and lime juice. Mash with a fork, season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Toss the shrimp with the cayenne and garlic powder as well as salt and pepper. Sauté in a medium skillet with 2 tablespoons of oil for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and cooked.
- Spread the ¼ cup of refried beans on top of each tortilla.
- Sprinkle on the charred corn
- Spread a layer of the mashed avocado chive mixture on top.
- Top the mashed avocado with the pico
- Finish with a few shrimp.
- Season with salt and pepper if needed.
Notes
Add all of your favorite toppings - and don't forget the salsa and guacamole!
Nutrition
Calories: 684kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 641mg | Potassium: 1076mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 794IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg