Shrimp Tostadas with Avocado Cream Recipe

Name: Shrimp Tostadas with Avocado Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Canola Oil, Enough For About An Inch In Your Frying Pan; 2 whole Corn Tortillas; 1/2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 8 pieces Large Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined; 1 teaspoon Lime Juice; 1/2 cups Refried Beans, Recipe Follows; 4 Tablespoons Cilantro Lime Rice, Recipe Follows; 2 Tablespoons Tomato, Diced; 3 Tablespoons Avocado Crema, Recipe Follows; 1 Tablespoon Cilantro, Minced; Salt And Pepper, to taste; 1 whole Ripe Avocado; 1 teaspoon Lime Juice; 1/4 cups Sour Cream; 1 clove Garlic; 1 Tablespoon Fresh Cilantro; 2 teaspoons Milk; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1/2 cups Cooked Or Canned Black Beans; 1 cup Brown Rice; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 1/2 Tablespoons Lime Juice; 1/2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 3/4 Tablespoons Cilantro, Chopped; ⅛ teaspoons Salt

Servings: persons

Canola Oil, Enough For About An Inch In Your Frying Pan
2 whole Corn Tortillas
1/2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
8 pieces Large Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined
1 teaspoon Lime Juice
1/2 cups Refried Beans, Recipe Follows
4 Tablespoons Cilantro Lime Rice, Recipe Follows
2 Tablespoons Tomato, Diced
3 Tablespoons Avocado Crema, Recipe Follows
1 Tablespoon Cilantro, Minced
Salt And Pepper, to taste
1 whole Ripe Avocado
1 teaspoon Lime Juice
1/4 cups Sour Cream
1 clove Garlic
1 Tablespoon Fresh Cilantro
2 teaspoons Milk
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1/2 cups Cooked Or Canned Black Beans
1 cup Brown Rice
1 clove Garlic, Minced
1/2 Tablespoons Lime Juice
1/2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3/4 Tablespoons Cilantro, Chopped
⅛ teaspoons Salt

1
Add about an 1-2 inches of canola oil into a large saucepan with high sides.
2
Heat oil to 375 F. Cook each tortilla for 1 to 2 minutes.
3
Drain on paper towels and sprinkle immediately with salt.
4
Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat with the next amount of olive oil.
5
Add shrimp and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
6
Season with salt, pepper and lime juice and remove from heat.
7
Make the beans, crema and rice (recipes follow).
8
To assemble: Begin by layering re-fried beans on each fried corn tortilla.
9
Next add 2 tablespoons cilantro-lime rice to each tostada, then sprinkle tomatoes on top.
10
Add cooked shrimp and 1 1/2 tablespoons of avocado cream on each tostada.
11
Garnish with chopped cilantro.
12
For the avocado cream: Peel and pit the avocado.
13
Blend all of the avocado cream ingredients in a food processor.
14
Scrape edges with a rubber spatula and blend some more.
15
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
16
For the re-fried beans: To make the re-fried beans simply heat a medium skillet with the olive oil.
17
Add beans and smash them with the back of a spatula until they are mostly mashed.
18
I like to leave the beans chunky with some beans still intact.
19
Takes about 2-3 minutes.
20
For the cilantro-lime rice: Cook brown rice per packaging instructions.
21
While the rice is cooking, add garlic, lime juice, and oil to a medium bowl.
22
Whisk to combine.
23
Add cilantro and cooked rice to the vinaigrette.
24
Toss to coat.
25
Season with salt and pepper.

581

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Canola Oil, Enough For About An Inch In Your Frying Pan, 2 whole Corn Tortillas, 1/2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 8 pieces Large Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Tostadas with Avocado Cream falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Shrimp Tostadas with Avocado Cream

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Variations & substitutions

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