Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Grilled Shrimp Tostadas with Guacamole & Pico de Gallo! This delightful dish features succulent grilled shrimp atop crispy tostada shells, complemented by creamy guacamole and zesty pico de gallo. Perfect for casual gatherings or festive dinners, these tostadas are not only a breeze to prepare but also packed with fresh ingredients that everyone will enjoy. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this delicious combination that’s sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 tostada shells
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Thread the shrimp onto skewers.
- Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until opaque and cooked through. Set aside.
- Mash the avocado in a bowl and mix in lime juice, cilantro, and garlic salt to create guacamole.
- Combine diced tomato, red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, and black pepper in another bowl for pico de gallo.
- Assemble by spreading guacamole on each tostada shell, topping with grilled shrimp and pico de gallo.
- Serve immediately for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tostada (about 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 170mg