Crispy Shrimp & Avocado Tostada
Charred tostadas topped with chili-lime shrimp, creamy avocado, and a squeeze of fresh lime. Ready in 10 minutes — the kind of snack that tastes like a restaurant.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 240
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
- 2 whole corn tortillas
- 8 count large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ tsp chili powder
- 1 whole avocado, ripe
- 1 whole lime
- 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 2
Toss shrimp with chili powder and salt. Sear 90 seconds per side without stirring until pink and opaque.
- 3
Char tortillas directly over the flame or in the dry skillet until crispy and spotted, about 30 seconds per side.
- 4
Slice avocado and lay it on each warm tortilla. Top with shrimp, squeeze lime over everything, garnish with cilantro if using.
- 5
Serve immediately with extra lime wedges.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet or cast iron
- tongs
- cutting board
- chef's knife
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