Best 6 Shrimp Avocado Tostadas Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to Mexico, where flavors dance and textures tango in the delightful dish known as shrimp avocado tostadas. This vibrant creation showcases succulent shrimp, creamy avocado, and a symphony of fresh, zesty ingredients, all nestled atop crispy tostada shells.

The adventure begins with plump shrimp, kissed by the heat of a sizzling pan, acquiring a golden-brown embrace. As the shrimp bask in their savory glory, ripe avocados surrender their velvety embrace, yielding to the delicate touch of a fork. A vibrant medley of red onions, cilantro, and jalapeños adds a burst of color and a tantalizing interplay of flavors.

The stage is set for a harmonious union of textures and tastes. Crispy tostada shells, crafted from corn's golden bounty, serve as sturdy vessels for this culinary masterpiece. Each bite promises a symphony of contrasting sensations: the tender shrimp, the creamy avocado, the crisp蔬菜, and the tantalizing crunch of the tostada.

Accompanying this tostada extravaganza are three tantalizing sauces, each adding a unique dimension of flavor. The creamy chipotle sauce brings a smoky, slightly spicy warmth, while the tangy guacamole sauce offers a refreshing contrast. For those seeking a fiery kick, the spicy red salsa delivers a bold, uninhibited burst of heat.

Welcome to a culinary fiesta where every bite is a celebration. Embrace the vibrant spirit of Mexican cuisine with these shrimp avocado tostadas, a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.

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SHRIMP TOSTADAS WITH AVOCADO SALSA



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"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

1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and chopped, divided
1 tablespoon water
3 teaspoons lime juice, divided
2 teaspoons blackened seasoning, divided
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 small navel orange, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
6 tostada shells
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined

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 RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: corn tortillas, olive oil, shrimp, english cucumber, tomato, avocado, red onion, lemon, lime, fresh cilantro, salt, serrano pepper

Provided by Greg Perez

Categories     Lunch

Yield 6 tostadas

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 corn tortillas
olive oil, to taste
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup english cucumber, diced
1 cup tomato, diced
1 avocado, diced
1 cup red onion, diced
1 lemon, juiced
1 lime, juiced
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
salt, to taste
1 serrano pepper, finely chopped, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425ºF (220ºC).
  • Lay the corn tortillas on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and lightly brush both sides with olive oil.
  • Bake the tortillas for 5 minutes and then flip them over continue baking another 5 minutes. The tostadas should be brown and crispy. Set the pan aside to cool.
  • Roughly chop the shrimp and transfer to a bowl.
  • Add the cucumber, tomato, avocado, red onion, lemon juice, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and serrano chile (optional), and stir to combine.
  • Marinate for 10-15 minutes.
  • Spoon the shrimp mixture onto the tostadas.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 18 grams, Sugar 4 grams

SHRIMP-AVOCADO TOSTADAS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
3 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from about 3 limes), plus wedges for serving
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for frying
1 large clove garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
12 corn tortillas
3 avocados
3 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Sour cream and diced tomato, for topping

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.

SEARED SHRIMP TOSTADAS WITH AVOCADO SALSA



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Categories     Leafy Green     Shellfish     Sauté     Low Fat     Lunch     Shrimp     Avocado     Summer     Chill     Healthy     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 ounces uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
6 teaspoons vegetable oil
3 teaspoons minced seeded jalapeño chili
1 large garlic clove, pressed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
4 9- to 10-inch-diameter flour tortillas
1 cup diced plum tomatoes
3 tablespoons diced avocado
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
6 cups shredded red leaf lettuce
1 cup (packed) fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup thinly sliced seeded peeled cucumber
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

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.

SHRIMP TOSTADAS WITH AVOCADO-TOMATILLO SALSA



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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

1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more, for the grill grates
1 clove garlic, quartered
1 jalapeno, quartered, seeded for less heat
1 small onion, quartered
4 tomatillos (about 8 ounces), husked and coarsely chopped
1/2 ripe avocado, seeded, peeled and chopped
Kosher salt
1/4 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped, plus whole leaves, for serving
1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp (about 30), peeled and deveined
One 15- to 16-ounce can refried beans
1 head romaine, thinly sliced
8 corn tostadas

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



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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

1 medium avocado, peeled and chopped, divided
1 tablespoon water
3 teaspoons lime juice, divided
2 teaspoons blackened fish seasoning, divided
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained, divided
1 small navel orange, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced
6 tostado shells
1 cup reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, shredded
1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

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.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe avocados. This will ensure that your tostadas are creamy and flavorful.
  • Choose a good quality shrimp. Wild-caught shrimp is typically more flavorful than farm-raised shrimp.
  • Cook the shrimp properly. Overcooked shrimp will be tough and chewy. Cook shrimp until they are just opaque and pink.
  • Use a variety of toppings. This will add flavor and texture to your tostadas. Some good options include salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and cilantro.
  • Serve the tostadas immediately. This will prevent the tostadas from getting soggy.

Conclusion:

Shrimp avocado tostadas are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or light meal. They are perfect for a party or a quick weeknight dinner. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a truly memorable dish that your friends and family will love.

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