Shrimp Avocado Tostadas Recipe By Tasty Food

SHRIMP & AVOCADO TOSTADAS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425ºF (220ºC).
• Lay the corn tortillas on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and lightly brush both sides with olive oil.
• Bake the tortillas for 5 minutes and then flip them over continue baking another 5 minutes. The tostadas should be brown and crispy. Set the pan aside to cool.
• Roughly chop the shrimp and transfer to a bowl.
• Add the cucumber, tomato, avocado, red onion, lemon juice, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and serrano chile (optional), and stir to combine.
• Marinate for 10-15 minutes.
• Spoon the shrimp mixture onto the tostadas.
• Enjoy!

SHRIMP TOSTADAS WITH AVOCADO-TOMATILLO SALSA

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for medium-high heat; lightly oil the grates.
• Put the garlic, jalapeno and onion in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add the tomatillos, avocado and 1/2 teaspoon salt and pulse until chopped but still chunky. Transfer to a bowl, stir in the chopped cilantro and adjust the seasoning with additional salt; set aside.
• Toss the shrimp with the oil and season generously with salt. Grill, turning once, until just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side.
• Warm the beans in a small skillet over medium heat. Spread a thin layer on each tostada and top with some lettuce and a spoonful of the avocado-tomatillo salsa. Top with 3 to 4 shrimp per tostada and sprinkle with some cilantro leaves.

SHRIMP-AVOCADO TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Toast the chiles in a dry skillet over medium heat, turning often, until they soften slightly, about 1 minute. Transfer to a small bowl and cover with hot water; let sit 15 minutes.
• Transfer the chiles and 3 tablespoons of the soaking water to a blender. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of the lime juice, 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil, the garlic, oregano, cumin and 1/4 teaspoon each of the cayenne and salt; puree until almost smooth. Toss with the shrimp in a large bowl; refrigerate 15 to 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat about 1/4 inch vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. One at a time, fry the tortillas, flipping once, until golden brown and crisp, about 1 minute. Remove to paper towels to drain.
• Halve and pit the avocados; scoop the flesh into a bowl and mash. Mix in the scallion whites, 1 1/2 tablespoons of the lime juice, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, the cilantro and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until just opaque, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and drizzle with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon lime juice.
• Spread the mashed avocado mixture on the tostadas. Top with the shrimp, some sour cream and diced tomato, and the scallion greens. Serve with lime wedges.

SPICY SHRIMP AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare salsa ahead as follows:.
• Boil 2 fresh tomatoes, 4 tomatillos and jalapenos for about 10 minutes.
• Rinse and place in a blender, add garlic cloves, cilantro and about a 1/2 tsp of salt.
• Whirl until only a few lumps remain.
• Chill thoroughly.
• For the Salad:.
• Cut up shrimp in bite size pieces and place in a medium bowl.
• Add fresh lemon juice and let it stand for about 5 minutes.
• Dice avocados, 2 remaining fresh tomatoes, celery and cucmbers. Add to shrimp and chill for 15 minutes.
• Serve salad in tostada shells and dress with salsa over the top.

SHRIMP TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Combine shrimp, salsa and onions. Refrigerate 30 min.
• Mash avocados with mayo; spread onto tostada shells.
• Top with shrimp mixture and cheese.

SHRIMP CEVICHE WITH AVOCADO

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together the chunks of shrimp (and crab if using) and the juice of one lemon; season to taste with salt and black pepper. Set aside and chill (in the refrigerator or on ice) for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, prepare the ceviche by combining all the ingredients (add the avocados last, just before serving) in a large bowl with ice water, stirring well to combine. Drain well; fold in the shrimp, and season to taste with garlic powder and lemon pepper.
• Keep well chilled (preferably on ice) until serving time.
• Serve with tortilla chips and optional chili sauce.
• Ceviche must be served well-chilled, and is best served on the same day it is made.

MEXICAN SHRIMP CEVICHE TOSTADA RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Boil about 3 quarts of water in a deep cooking pan. Once the water is boiling, reduce heat and put in the shrimp to cook for about 2-3 minutes until they look pink. Turn off the stove, drain the shrimp with a colander on the kitchen sink and set aside to cool off.
• Make the lemon marinade by mixing lemon juice with diced onions and garlic. Sprinkle it with salt & pepper to taste and set aside.
• Cut the shrimp in half and add to a deep large bowl. With this, mix marinade, tomatoes, cucumber, cilantro, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
• Add Clamato juice and diced avocados. Mix well, then cover and refrigerate for ~1 hour.
• To serve, plate fresh tostada shells and top with marinated ceviche mix. Sprinkle with hot sauce of choice if desired.

SHRIMP TOSTADAS WITH AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons avocado, water, 1 teaspoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon blackened seasoning and cumin. Set aside 1/4 cup beans; add remaining beans to avocado mixture and mash with a fork. Stir in reserved whole beans. Set aside., For salsa, in a small bowl, combine orange, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and the remaining avocado and 2 teaspoons lime juice. Cover and refrigerate until serving., Place tostada shells on ungreased baking sheets; spread with bean mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake until bean mixture is heated through and cheese is melted, 4-6 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and remaining 1 teaspoon blackened seasoning. Cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 4-6 minutes. Arrange over tostada shells; serve with salsa.

SHRIMP TOSTADAS WITH AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons avocado, water, 1 teaspoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon blackened seasoning and cumin. Set aside 1/4 cup beans; add remaining beans to avocado mixture and mash with a fork. Stir in reserved beans. Set aside.
• For salsa, in a small bowl, combine the orange, onion, jalapeno, cilantro and remaining avocado and lime juice. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
• Place tostada shells on ungreased baking sheets; spread with bean mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350° for 4-6 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook shrimp and remaining blackened seasoning over medium-high heat for 4-6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Arrange over tostada shells; serve with salsa.

SHRIMP TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450 degrees. Cover a large baking sheet with foil. Lay tortillas on sheet and spray with cooking spray. Turn over and spray other side. When oven is heated, bake for 10-15 minutes or until light golden brown. They may still appear floppy, but will become crispy as they cool. Remove and place on plate covered with paper towels. Blot with a paper towel to absorb any excess oil.
• In a small bowl, combine the cumin, garlic powder, pepper, salt, chili powder, brown sugar, and oregano. Put the olive oil in a ziptop bag and mix in all but 1 tablespoon of the spice mix. Add the garlic and shrimp; massage to coat. Set aside.
• Heat a 12-inch sauté pan over medium-high heat, and, when hot, coat with cooking spray. Add the sliced onion and sauté until softened and fragrant and starting to brown, about 4 minutes. Add the chile and bell pepper and continue to sauté for 2 minutes. Add the remaining spice mixture and sauté until the onion and chiles are tender but not mushy, another 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Return the skillet to medium high heat and add the shrimp. Cook, stirring frequently, until the shrimp are cooked through, 2-3 minutes. Add the sautéed vegetables; toss to combine and reheat.
• Spread a small amount of guacamole on tostada. Spread a small amount of sour cream over guacamole, then add some lettuce. Add some sauteed vegetables and top with shrimp. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
• Serve with additional sour cream and guacamole.

CHILI-LIME SHRIMP TOSTADAS WITH AVOCADO "CREMA"

Steps:

• Toss onions with 1/4 cup lime juice in small bowl. Let stand until ready to use, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, toss shrimp with oil, garlic, chili powder and 2 Tbsp. of the remaining lime juice in medium bowl; set aside. Blend cream cheese and avocados with remaining lime juice in blender until well blended.
• Cook shrimp in medium skillet over medium-high heat 3 to 4 min. or until shrimp turn pink, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
• Spread tostada shells with cream cheese mixture; top with shrimp, onions and queso fresco.

SHRIMP TOSTADAS WITH LIME-CILANTRO SAUCE

Steps:

• Place first 11 ingredients in a large bowl; toss to combine. Gently stir in avocado; let stand 15 minutes., In a small bowl, mix sauce ingredients. To serve, spread tostada shells with sauce. Top with shrimp mixture.

TEQUILA-FLAMED SHRIMP TOSTADAS

Steps:

• In a bowl, mash the avocado, pineapple, beans, scallions and 1 tablespoon of the lime juice; season with salt and pepper.
• Heat a large skillet until very hot.
• Add the oil and heat until shimmering.
• Season the shrimp with salt and pepper; add to the skillet along with the garlic and cook, shaking the pan frequently, until the shrimp are almost cooked through, about 2 minutes.
• Remove the skillet from the heat and add the tequila.
• Tilt the pan slightly over the burner to ignite the tequila and cook until the flames subside. (Alternatively, remove the pan from the heat and ignite with a match, then return to the heat.)
• Stir in the chipotle, butter and the remaining 2 tablespoons of lime juice, swirling until the butter is melted and the liquid is slightly reduced, about 2 minutes longer; season with salt and pepper.
• Spoon the avocado mixture onto the tortilla chips and top with the shrimp.
• Drizzle some of the tequila sauce on top and serve right away.