Juicy shrimp and creamy avocado top crisp tostadas for a vibrant, satisfying, and quick Mexican-inspired main dish.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Oils & Seasonings
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon cumin
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Tortillas
07 - 6 tostada shells
→ Produce
08 - 2 ripe avocados
09 - 1 lime, juiced
10 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
11 - 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced (optional)
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
02 - Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove from heat.
03 - In a separate bowl, mash the avocados. Mix in lime juice, cilantro, jalapeño (if using), and a pinch of salt.
04 - Spread a generous layer of the avocado mixture onto each tostada shell. Top with grilled shrimp.
05 - Garnish with extra cilantro and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
