Simple Shrimp and Guacamole Tostadas Recipe

Name: Simple Shrimp and Guacamole Tostadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 whole Corn Tortillas; 1 whole Squirt Of Cooking Spray; 2 cups Grated Cheddar Cheese; 2 whole Avocados, Peeled And Pitted; 1/2 cups Chopped Cilantro, Plus More For Garnish; 1 whole Lime; 1 pinch Kosher Salt; 1 pound Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined; 1 Tablespoon Ground Cumin; 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder; 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Or Green Pepper Flakes; 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt; 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Cored And Seeded, Then Cut Into Small Slices

Servings: persons

6 whole Corn Tortillas
1 whole Squirt Of Cooking Spray
2 cups Grated Cheddar Cheese
2 whole Avocados, Peeled And Pitted
1/2 cups Chopped Cilantro, Plus More For Garnish
1 whole Lime
1 pinch Kosher Salt
1 pound Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined
1 Tablespoon Ground Cumin
2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Crushed Red Or Green Pepper Flakes
1 teaspoon Garlic Salt
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Cored And Seeded, Then Cut Into Small Slices

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Lightly coat both sides of the corn tortillas with a spray of cooking spray.
3
Place them on a baking sheet.
4
Bake tortillas for 4 minutes on each side.
5
Then remove the tortillas from the oven and switch oven to broil.
6
Evenly divide the cheese over the tortillas and broil them until cheese is melted and bubbly, 2-ish minutes.
7
Remove from the oven and set aside.
8
In a small bowl, combine the avocados, cilantro, lime juice and a pinch of kosher salt.
9
Mash up with a fork until you get guacamole.
10
Go ahead and eat a few bites for your well being.
11
Set aside.
12
Toss the shrimp with the cumin, chili powder, crushed pepper flakes and garlic salt.
13
Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium high.
14
Sear the shrimp on one side for 2 minutes; flip the shrimp and sear for 30 more seconds.
15
Remove shrimp from pan.
16
To the pan, add the sliced red bell pepper.
17
Saute for 2 minutes, scraping the browned bits from the pan.
18
Season the peppers.
19
Just sprinkle in a leetle salt.
20
Spoon the guacamole over each cheesy tostada, followed by shrimp and red bell pepper.
21
Garnish each tostado with cilantro and give another good squeeze of lime juice over each one.
22
Oh, you just wont believe it.

573

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 whole Corn Tortillas, 1 whole Squirt Of Cooking Spray, 2 cups Grated Cheddar Cheese, 2 whole Avocados, Peeled And Pitted, and more.

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

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Simple Shrimp and Guacamole Tostadas

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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