Grilled Shrimp Tostadas with Guacamole & Pico de Gallo
Grilled Shrimp Tostadas with Guacamole & Pico de Gallo offer a vibrant and flavorful dining experience that’s perfect for any occasion. The smoky, grilled shrimp combined with rich guacamole and fresh pico de gallo creates a delightful balance of textures and tastes. This easy-to-make dish is not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients, making it an excellent choice for a healthy lunch or dinner. In just under 30 minutes, you can serve up these delicious tostadas to impress family and friends or simply enjoy them as a satisfying meal at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 tostada shells
- 1 ½ lb raw peeled shrimp
- 2 avocados
- 3–4 tomatoes
- 1 jalapeño pepper
- Fresh cilantro
- Juice from 1 lime
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp by tossing it in a mixture of olive oil and spices.
- Grill the seasoned shrimp in a preheated skillet until opaque.
- Mash avocados with lime juice and cilantro to make guacamole.
- Combine diced tomatoes, minced onion, garlic, and jalapeño for pico de gallo.
- Assemble the tostadas by layering guacamole, grilled shrimp, and pico de gallo on each shell.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tostadas (approximately 160g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg