Crunchy Shrimp Tostadas combine crunchy tostada shells with layers of homemade refried beans, mashed avocado, and grilled shrimp. This Tex-Mex recipe is both easy to make and utterly delicious. Try it for Taco Tuesday or any day of the week!
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper- to taste
1mediumlime- freshly squeezed
cotija cheese, chopped cilantro- for serving
Instructions
Grill the shrimp. Combine seasonings - cumin, onion powder, salt, and pepper - and sprinkle over the shrimp. Heat a cast iron skillet to medium-high heat. Add olive oil and then the shrimp. (You may need to do this in batches.) Cook the shrimp until they turn pink, and flip to cook the other side. This should only take a few minutes. Set the shrimp on a clean plate.
Make the refried beans. Rinse and strain the beans. Heat a skillet to medium-high heat. Add olive oil and then the onion and peppers. Saute until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Then add the garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Add pinto beans and cook until heated through. Pour all skillet ingredients into a food processor, and pulse. Add seasonings, butter, some hot sauce (as much as you like), and the juice of one lime (or more, depending on your desired consistency). Pulse again until smooth. Remove to a bowl.
Prepare avocado by removing the flesh to a plate. Mash with a fork, and then season with kosher salt and some fresh lime juice. Stir to combine.
Heat up the tostadas. You can bake them, saute in a pan, or even microwave them.
Assemble tostadas. Place the warmed tostadas on a plate and layer with the refried beans, mashed avocado, and the grilled shrimp. Then add desired toppings - cotija cheese, chopped tomatoes, cilantro, and some extra hot sauce.
Serve these tostadas with a variety of sides. We like them with Spanish Rice and Beans, Cilantro Lime Rice, or a simple Mexican Quinoa Salad. So many other choices on the blog!