Quick Shrimp Avocado Tostadas (Print Version)

Crispy corn shells layered with chili-spiced shrimp and fresh avocado topping, perfect for a fast main dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 14 oz medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Tostadas

08 - 8 small corn tostada shells

→ Avocado Topping

09 - 2 ripe avocados, diced
10 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Fresh Garnishes

12 - 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
13 - 1 small tomato, diced
14 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
15 - 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
16 - Lime wedges, for serving

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from heat.
03 - In a small bowl, gently combine diced avocados with lime juice and salt.
04 - Arrange tostada shells on plates and spread a layer of avocado mixture on each.
05 - Top with cooked shrimp, then sprinkle with red onion, tomato, cilantro, and jalapeño if desired.
06 - Serve immediately with lime wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one skillet and theres no waiting around for ovens or pots to boil.
  • The contrast between crispy shells, tender shrimp, and creamy avocado hits every texture you crave.
  • It feels like restaurant food but costs a fraction and dirties almost no dishes.
  • You can double the recipe without doubling the effort, which makes unexpected guests feel like no big deal.
02 -
  • Pat the shrimp completely dry before seasoning or they will steam instead of getting that beautiful seared crust.
  • Dont assemble the tostadas ahead of time or the shells will turn into sad, soggy crackers within minutes.
  • If your avocados are underripe, let them sit in a paper bag with a banana overnight and theyll be perfect by tomorrow.
03 -
  • Buy shrimp that are already peeled and deveined to save yourself ten minutes of tedious work.
  • Taste your avocado mixture before assembling and add more lime or salt if it feels flat, it should be bright and almost too flavorful on its own.
  • If youre cooking for a crowd, set up a tostada bar with all the toppings in bowls and let people build their own.
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