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Shrimp Tostadas with Easy Blender Guacamole
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Shrimp Tostadas with Easy Blender Guacamole

This recipe assembles crispy tostada shells topped with spicy sautéed shrimp and a quick blender-made guacamole. The shrimp are marinated in paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, and hot sauce for a flavorful kick, then cooked till opaque and tender. The guacamole is made by pulsing onion, jalapeño, lime juice, avocado, and cilantro in a blender for a smooth, creamy topping.

Prep Time
18 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
28 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 342 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican

Ingredients

  • 16-20 oz Shrimp (fresh or thawed from frozen)
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp ground cayenne pepper
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp black pepper
  • 1 TBSP avocado oil or favorite healthy oil
  • 2-3 tsp hot sauce or Sriracha (add to taste, Mexican style
  • 6 tostada shells crispy
TASTY TOPPINGS
  • romaine lettuce shredded
  • cabbage shredded or slaw
  • Pico de Gallo or diced tomatoes
  • cotija cheese crumbled
  • sour cream or Greek yogurt
EASY BLENDER GUACAMOLE
  • ¼ red onion small
  • 1 jalapeno pepper small or medium
  • 2 TBSP lime juice fresh
  • 3 avocado peeled + pitted
  • ¼ cup cilantro fresh leaves
  • guacamole seasoning to taste
  • ½ tsp salt or season to taste

Instructions

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  1. Clean and peel shrimp, defrosting if needed. Lately we've been buying frozen, deveined, easy-peel shrimp. All I have to do is defrost, peel, and cook! You can also buy your shrimp already peeled if you'd like! Any size shrimp will work here. (I tend to buy medium-large shrimp)
  2. Pat shrimp dry and season with paprika, cayenne, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well to coat both sides.
  3. Set shrimp aside and blend guacamole, this recipe comes together fast! To make blender guacamole, combine onion, jalapeno, and lime juice in a blender and pulse 3-4 times to chop. Next add avocado, cilantro, and guacamole seasoning and blend until creamy. Taste and season with salt as needed.
  4. Next, cook the shrimp. Heat a large pan or skillet to medium-high heat with 1 TBSP of oil and sauté your shrimp. Cook on each side for about 2 minutes until shrimp curl and become opaque. The cook time will depend on the heat setting you choose and the size of your shrimp, but regardless they’ll be perfectly cooked in a matter of minutes. After cooking, toss with hot sauce, to taste.
  5. While shrimp cook, toast your tostada "shells" in the oven at 300°F (spaced seperatley) for 4-5 minutes or until crispy.
  6. Let's eat! Spread crispy tosdadas with guacamole and top with shrimp and all your favorite toppings. See blog post for even more tasty topping ideas!

Notes

  • Customize your tostadas with preferred toppings such as additional salsa, lettuce, or cheese to vary the flavors and textures.
  • Use fresh or thawed shrimp, properly dried, to ensure even seasoning and cooking.
  • Cook shrimp just until opaque to retain tenderness and prevent overcooking.
  • Adjust hot sauce amounts in both shrimp seasoning and guacamole to control heat level.

Nutrition Information

Calories 342kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 191mg (64%) Sodium 1036mg (43%) Potassium 602mg (13%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 437IU (9%) Vitamin C 19mg (21%) Calcium 134mg (13%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 342

% Daily Value*

Calories 342kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 191mg 64%
Sodium 1036mg 43%
Potassium 602mg 13%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 437IU 9%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 134mg 13%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.