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Crunchy tostada topped with creamy guacamole, juicy shrimp coated in smoky spices, and a fresh mango jalapeño salsa that’s sweet, spicy, and tangy all at once. Every bite hits different. This is the kind of easy, crispy shrimp tostada you’ll crave all the time. 
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Mains
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 748
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tostadas
  • 4 tostadas - buy them at the grocery store to save time.
  • 20 large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 roma tomato diced
  • ½ white onion diced
  • 2 teaspoon chilli powder
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder the secret to that classic Mexican flavor
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
Mango Jalapeno Salsa
  • 1 ripe mango diced
  • 1 jalapeño finely diced (remove seeds for less heat)
  • 1 cucumber finely diced
  • Zest and juice of 1 lime
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Guacamole
  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1 lime
  • 1 teaspoon salt
For Garnish
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges

Equipment

Method
 

Make the Salsa and Guacamole:
  1. In a small bowl, gently mix the diced jalapeño, mango, cucumber, lime juice and zest, and salt. Adjust seasoning to taste. I love using a chopper to cut down my prep time.
  2. In another bowl, make the guacamole. Make sure to adjust the seasoning to your liking.
Season the Shrimp:
  1. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with chili powder, chicken bouillon, chipotle powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
Cook the Shrimp:
  1. In the same skillet, add the oil. Cook the shrimp.
  2. Add the diced tomatoes and onion over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp are pink and slightly charred. Remove from heat.
Assemble the Tostadas:
  1. Top each tostada with a spoonful of the guacamole, followed by shrimp, then the salsa. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 748kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 37gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 23gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 252mgSodium: 4692mgPotassium: 1915mgFiber: 21gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 3183IUVitamin C: 79mgCalcium: 233mgIron: 4mg

Notes

  • Can't find tostadas? – Buy corn tortillas and fry them in oil. Boom! You've got homemade tostadas.
  • Not into shrimp? Try these with white fish like cod, tilapia, or halibut for the same vibe.
  • Buy store bought guacamole and salsa. You're welcome.

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