Description
These Grilled Shrimp Tostadas with Guacamole & Pico de Gallo are a vibrant and flavorful Mexican-inspired dish that’s perfect for a quick and delicious meal. Juicy grilled shrimp, creamy guacamole, and fresh pico de gallo come together on crispy tostada shells for a delightful combination of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
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Grilled Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Guacamole:
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
Pico de Gallo:
- 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (for pico)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Grilled Shrimp: Toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Grill for 2–3 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Make Guacamole: Mash avocados and mix with lime juice, garlic, chopped cilantro, and salt.
- Prepare Pico de Gallo: Combine tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro. Season with salt.
- Assemble Tostadas: Spread guacamole on tostada shells, top with grilled shrimp, and spoon over pico de gallo. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute flour tostadas or small tortillas if desired.
- Add shredded lettuce or queso fresco for extra toppings.
- For a milder version, omit the jalapeño and cayenne.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tostadas
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
