Grilled Shrimp Tostadas with Guacamole & Pico de Gallo
Grilled Shrimp Tostadas with Guacamole & Pico de Gallo are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of summer to your table. Perfect for any occasion, these tostadas are loaded with protein-rich shrimp marinated in zesty spices, topped with creamy guacamole and fresh pico de gallo. The satisfying crunch of the tostada shells pairs beautifully with the bright flavors of lime and cilantro. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, this recipe is ideal for casual family dinners, festive gatherings, or a light lunch. Dive into a plateful of these delicious tostadas and enjoy a refreshing taste experience that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 tostada shells
- 1 ½ lb raw peeled shrimp
- 2 avocados
- 3–4 tomatoes
- juice from 1 lime
- 1/2 small bunch cilantro (minced)
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 jalapeño pepper (minced)
- ½ medium red onion (minced)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Toss shrimp in the mixture to coat.
- Mash avocados in another bowl with minced cilantro, garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine diced tomatoes, minced garlic, jalapeño pepper, red onion, and cilantro in a separate bowl for pico de gallo.
- Preheat grill pan over medium heat; spray with cooking spray. Grill shrimp until opaque (1-2 minutes per side).
- Assemble by layering guacamole on tostada shells followed by grilled shrimp and pico de gallo.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tostadas (200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 160mg