Tostadas are a classic Mexican dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are made with crispy tortillas that are topped with a variety of ingredients, such as beans, meat, cheese, and vegetables. In this article, we will share a recipe for seared shrimp tostadas with avocado salsa. This dish is packed with flavor and is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. We will also include recipes for the avocado salsa and the chipotle crema that are used to top the tostadas. So, whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at your next party, these seared shrimp tostadas are sure to please.
**Recipes Included:**
* Seared Shrimp Tostadas
* Avocado Salsa
* Chipotle Crema
**Keywords:**
* tostadas
* shrimp
* avocado salsa
* chipotle crema
* Mexican food
* easy recipes
* family-friendly recipes
* party food
SHRIMP TOSTADAS WITH AVOCADO-TOMATILLO SALSA
Blend tomatillos with avocado for a chunky salsa to top tostadas with refried beans and grilled shrimp.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Prepare a grill for medium-high heat; lightly oil the grates.
- Put the garlic, jalapeno and onion in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add the tomatillos, avocado and 1/2 teaspoon salt and pulse until chopped but still chunky. Transfer to a bowl, stir in the chopped cilantro and adjust the seasoning with additional salt; set aside.
- Toss the shrimp with the oil and season generously with salt. Grill, turning once, until just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side.
- Warm the beans in a small skillet over medium heat. Spread a thin layer on each tostada and top with some lettuce and a spoonful of the avocado-tomatillo salsa. Top with 3 to 4 shrimp per tostada and sprinkle with some cilantro leaves.
SHRIMP TOSTADAS WITH AVOCADO SALSA
"Try this quick and easy entrée for a fun, different Southwest meal idea," suggesets Karen Gulkin of Greeley, Colorado. "A splash of lime in the black beans balances the rich avocado salsa and shrimp."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons avocado, water, 1 teaspoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon blackened seasoning and cumin. Set aside 1/4 cup beans; add remaining beans to avocado mixture and mash with a fork. Stir in reserved whole beans. Set aside., For salsa, in a small bowl, combine orange, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and the remaining avocado and 2 teaspoons lime juice. Cover and refrigerate until serving., Place tostada shells on ungreased baking sheets; spread with bean mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake until bean mixture is heated through and cheese is melted, 4-6 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and remaining 1 teaspoon blackened seasoning. Cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 4-6 minutes. Arrange over tostada shells; serve with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 446mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SHRIMP-AVOCADO TOSTADAS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 50m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Toast the chiles in a dry skillet over medium heat, turning often, until they soften slightly, about 1 minute. Transfer to a small bowl and cover with hot water; let sit 15 minutes.
- Transfer the chiles and 3 tablespoons of the soaking water to a blender. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of the lime juice, 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil, the garlic, oregano, cumin and 1/4 teaspoon each of the cayenne and salt; puree until almost smooth. Toss with the shrimp in a large bowl; refrigerate 15 to 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat about 1/4 inch vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. One at a time, fry the tortillas, flipping once, until golden brown and crisp, about 1 minute. Remove to paper towels to drain.
- Halve and pit the avocados; scoop the flesh into a bowl and mash. Mix in the scallion whites, 1 1/2 tablespoons of the lime juice, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, the cilantro and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until just opaque, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and drizzle with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon lime juice.
- Spread the mashed avocado mixture on the tostadas. Top with the shrimp, some sour cream and diced tomato, and the scallion greens. Serve with lime wedges.
SHRIMP TOSTADAS WITH LIME-CILANTRO SAUCE
I love shrimp and veggies marinated in citrus juice, also known as ceviche. This recipe starts with cooked shrimp and those same fresh ceviche flavors. Enjoy these tostadas as a make-ahead appetizer or dinner entree. - Leslie Kelley, Dorris, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Place first 11 ingredients in a large bowl; toss to combine. Gently stir in avocado; let stand 15 minutes., In a small bowl, mix sauce ingredients. To serve, spread tostada shells with sauce. Top with shrimp mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 448mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
SEARED SHRIMP TOSTADAS WITH AVOCADO SALSA
Make and share this Seared Shrimp Tostadas with Avocado Salsa recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Teresa Johnson
Categories Mexican
Time 4h53m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix shrimp, 2 teaspoons oil, jalapeno, garlic and cumin in bowl.
- Chill at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Brush tortillas on each side with 1/2 teaspoon oil.
- Place on nonstick baking sheet.
- Bake until tortillas are crisp, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix tomatoes, avocado and chopped cilantro in small bowl.
- Season salsa with salt and pepper.
- Combine remaining ingredients in large bowl; toss together.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat large nonstick skillet over high heat.
- Add shrimp mixture; saute until just cooked through, about 3 minutes.
- Divide salad among tortillas.
- Top with shrimp.
- Spoon salsa atop each.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.9, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 135.7, Sodium 339.9, Carbohydrate 23.3, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 3.3, Protein 22.3
SEARED SHRIMP SALAD
This light and refreshing salad makes for a perfect warm-weather meal when avocados are in season. Recipe courtesy of Emeril Lagasse, "Emeril 20-40-60 Fresh Food Fast," HarperStudio Publishers, New York, 2009, courtesy Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Shrimp Recipes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine the orange juice, lime juice, honey, 1/2 teaspoon of the crushed red pepper, the soy sauce, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt in a small nonreactive bowl. Whisk to blend. In a slow, steady stream, whisk in the 1/4 cup olive oil. Set the vinaigrette aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the remaining olive oil in a 12- inch saute pan over medium-high heat. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper. Add the shrimp to the pan, in two batches if necessary, and cook until they have curled and are just cooked through, 2 minutes on each side. Transfer the shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate and reserve.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the greens, oranges, red onion, and pinch of salt. Whisk the vinaigrette, and add 3 tablespoons to the salad. Toss lightly to combine, and then divide the salad among four serving plates. Take 3 to 4 slices of the avocado and fan them out on top of each salad. Divide the shrimp evenly among the salads. Drizzle a little more vinaigrette over the shrimp and avocado, and serve immediately.
SHRIMP TOSTADAS WITH AVOCADO SALSA
This is a Taste of Home recipe from 2009 submitted by Karen Gulkin of Greenley, Colorado. I did not have prepared tostada shells, so I used corn tortillas that I pan fried. hope you enjoy!
Provided by Docs Mom
Categories Mexican
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons avocado, water, 1 teaspoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon blackened seasoning and cumin. Set aside 1/4 cup beans; add remaining beans to avocado mixture and mash with a fork. Stir in reserved beans. Set aside.
- For salsa, in a small bowl, combine the orange, onion, jalapeno, cilantro and remaining avocado and lime juice. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
- Place tostada shells on ungreased baking sheets; spread with bean mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350° for 4-6 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook shrimp and remaining blackened seasoning over medium-high heat for 4-6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Arrange over tostada shells; serve with salsa.
SEARED SHRIMP TOSTADAS WITH AVOCADO SALSA
Steps:
- Mix shrimp, 2 teaspoons oil, jalapeño, garlic and cumin in bowl. Chill at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush tortillas on each side with 1/2 teaspoon oil. Place on nonstick baking sheet. Bake until tortillas are crisp, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix tomatoes, avocado and chopped cilantro in small bowl. Season salsa with salt and pepper. Combine remaining ingredients in large bowl; toss together. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add shrimp mixture; sauté until just cooked through, about 3 minutes.
- Divide salad among tortillas. Top with shrimp. Spoon salsa atop each.
Tips:
- Use the freshest shrimp possible. Fresh shrimp will have a sweeter flavor and a firmer texture.
- Sear the shrimp in a hot skillet. This will help to create a nice crust on the outside of the shrimp and keep the inside juicy.
- Don't overcook the shrimp. Shrimp cooks quickly, so it's important to keep an eye on it and remove it from the heat as soon as it's cooked through.
- Make the avocado salsa ahead of time. This will give the flavors time to meld together.
- Serve the tostadas immediately. This will help to keep the shrimp and tostadas crispy.
Conclusion:
These seared shrimp tostadas with avocado salsa are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. The shrimp are perfectly cooked and the avocado salsa is creamy and flavorful. The combination of flavors and textures is sure to please everyone at your table.
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