SHRIMP AVOCADO TOSTADAS

These Shrimp Avocado Tostadas are light, refreshing and simple to make. They come together easily for a great, healthy, weeknight meal!

But, if you’re in a hurry, the store-bought tostadas will work just fine.  And you’ll have a fabulous meal on the table in minutes that your family loves!

Shrimp Avocado Tostadas

Author: 
Kristi

Recipe type: 
Main

INGREDIENTS

• Marinade
• 2 tablespoons chopped serrano chile peppers
• 1 and ½ tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh garlic, chopped
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• Shrimp
• 1 and ½ pounds medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• ½ tablespoon lime juice
• 12 corn tortillas (homemade or pre-bought)
• Avocado Sauce
• 3 avocados
• 3 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
• 1 and ½ tablespoons lime juice
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 to 3 roma tomatoes, diced
• Sour cream, for topping (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add serrano chile peppers, lime juice, olive oil and water to a blender. Add garlic, oregano, cumin, cayenne and salt to blender. Blend (puree) until almost smooth. Toss marinade mixture with shrimp in a large bowl and let marinate 30 minutes.
2. Halve and pit the avocados. Scoop out the flesh into a bowl and mash. Mix in the white parts of the scallion, lime juice, cayenne pepper, salt and cilantro and toss until mixed.
3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add shrimp and cook until just opaque. Season with salt, and drizzle with ½ tablespoon lime juice.
4. Spread avocado mixture onto the tostadas. Top with shrimp, sour cream (optional), diced tomatoes and scallion greens.
5. Serve with lime wedges.