Tostado Dip Food

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.

BAKED TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F.
• Brush the tortillas with the oil on both sides and arrange on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until golden brown in spots and crisp, about 10 minutes. Let cool.

TOSTADA DIP

Steps:

• Mix in a medium bowl the sour cream, cream cheese and taco seasoning.
• Spread on a serving plate.
• Dice peppers, green onions and cucumber and place a layer of each all over the spread. (You can add more variety if wanted).
• Sprinkle shredded cheese over top. Can chill or serve immediately.
• Serve with tostados.

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.

TOSTADO DIP

Steps:

• Brown hamburger and drain; set aside and cool. Finely chop lettuce and cover bottom of plate or platter with it. Spread onion and tomato over lettuce. Spread hamburger on top of that. Blend cream cheese, avocado, garlic salt, and milk in blender. Poor over top hamburger. Spread taco sauce on top of that, then cover with shredded cheese. Eat on chips.