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Shrimp Tostadas

Crispy tostadas topped with seasoned shrimp, fresh vegetables, and a zesty sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper to taste
For the Tostadas
  • 8 small corn tortillas or store-bought tostadas
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup cabbage shredded
  • 1 medium tomato diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 cup sour cream optional

Method
 

Prepare the Shrimp
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the seasoned shrimp. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until pink and cooked through.
Prepare the Tostadas
  1. While the shrimp is cooking, heat the corn tortillas in a separate skillet until crispy, about 1-2 minutes per side.
Assemble the Tostadas
  1. On each crispy tortilla, layer the shredded cabbage, cooked shrimp, diced tomato, red onion, and cilantro.
  2. Drizzle with lime juice and top with sour cream if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tostadaCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding avocado slices or a spicy salsa on top.

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