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Mexican Shrimp Tostadas with Avocado Crema

Mexican Shrimp Tostadas with Avocado Crema Made Easy

Delicious Mexican Shrimp Tostadas with Avocado Crema, bursting with vibrant flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 tostadas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tostadas
  • 8 pieces Corn Tostadas Crispy and warm
For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Shrimp Fresh, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin Essential for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Be generous
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
For the Avocado Crema
  • 2 pieces Avocado Ripe for creaminess
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
Optional Additions
  • 1 teaspoon Chipotle Powder For spice lovers
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Cilantro For garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Blender
  • mixing bowl
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Preparation Instructions
  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and combine with chili powder, ground cumin, lime juice, and salt.
  2. Heat a skillet and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes until opaque.
  3. Blend avocado, lime juice, and salt until smooth for the crema.
  4. Warm tostadas in the oven or skillet.
  5. Assemble by layering shrimp on tostadas, topping with avocado crema and garnishing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tostadaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Assemble tostadas just before serving to keep them crispy.

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