Grilled Shrimp Tostadas with Guacamole & Pico de Gallo
Grilled Shrimp Tostadas with Guacamole & Pico de Gallo are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Mexican cuisine to your table. Perfect for casual gatherings or a quick weeknight meal, these tostadas feature succulent grilled shrimp topped with creamy guacamole and fresh pico de gallo, all resting on crispy tostada shells. With bold spices and fresh ingredients, each bite is a delightful explosion of flavor that will impress your family and friends. Quick to prepare and highly customizable, this dish is not just delicious but also fits well into a healthy eating plan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (3 tostadas each) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 tostada shells
- 1 ½ lbs raw peeled shrimp
- 2 avocados
- 3–4 tomatoes
- 1 jalapeño pepper
- Fresh cilantro
- Juice from 1 lime
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Toss the shrimp in the spice mixture until coated.
- In another bowl, mix mashed avocados with minced cilantro, garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper to create guacamole.
- For pico de gallo, combine diced tomatoes, minced garlic, jalapeño pepper, red onion, and cilantro in a separate bowl.
- Preheat a grill pan over medium heat with cooking spray. Grill the seasoned shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side until opaque.
- Assemble the tostadas by layering guacamole on each shell followed by grilled shrimp and pico de gallo.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tostada (143g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg