Shrimp Tostadas

Shrimp Tostadas
Prep 15 min Cook 5 min Serves 8 Source

Ingredients

  • 1 pound medium raw shrimp, (peeled, deveined, and tail-off)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ cups diced mango ((about 2 med-large mangoes))
  • 1 Roma tomato, (diced)
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, (stemmed, seeded, and diced)
  • ½ medium white onion, (diced)
  • ¼ cup cilantro, (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice ((about 1 lime))
  • 1 teaspoon agave or honey
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 8 tostada shells
  • 3 small avocados, (smashed)
  • Kosher salt, (to taste)
  • Lime wedges, (for garnish)

Steps

  1. 1

    Make the shrimp. Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture. Add to a medium bowl and toss with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili powder, and black pepper until evenly coated.

  2. 2

    Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes, until plump and pink. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

  3. 3

    Make the mango pico de gallo. Add all the ingredients to a medium bowl and toss to combine. Taste and season with more salt as needed.

  4. 4

    Assemble the tostadas. Spread about 2 tablespoons of smashed avocado on each tostada shell. Add the shrimp and top with some mango pico de gallo serve with lime wedges.