Description
Grilled Shrimp Tostadas with Guacamole & Pico de Gallo are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings a taste of summer to your table. Perfect for gatherings or casual weeknight dinners, these tostadas feature succulent grilled shrimp atop crispy shells, complemented by creamy guacamole and refreshing pico de gallo. Each bite is a delightful explosion of flavors that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tostada shells
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (preferably vine-ripened)
- 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp: In a bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the shrimp: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Prepare guacamole: Mash avocados in a bowl with lime juice, salt, diced red onion, and cilantro until smooth yet chunky.
- Make pico de gallo: Combine diced tomatoes with red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in another bowl; let sit for about 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Assemble tostadas: Top each tostada shell with grilled shrimp, followed by guacamole and pico de gallo.
- Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tostada (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 160mg