Description
Grilled Shrimp Tostadas with Guacamole & Pico de Gallo are a vibrant summer dish that effortlessly combines fresh flavors and textures. This quick and easy recipe features juicy, marinated shrimp grilled to perfection, served on crispy corn tostadas topped with creamy guacamole and zesty pico de gallo. Ideal for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, these tostadas are not just a meal but an experience that your family and friends will love. Bursting with protein, healthy fats, and fresh ingredients, they offer a nutritious option without sacrificing taste. Customize them with your favorite toppings for a truly personalized dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 corn tostadas
- 2 ripe avocados, mashed
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 cup pico de gallo (store-bought or homemade)
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate shrimp in olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for 15 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high. Skewer shrimp and grill for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Mash avocados with lime juice and salt to make guacamole.
- Assemble tostadas by spreading guacamole on each corn tostada, adding grilled shrimp, and topping with pico de gallo.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tostada (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg