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Shrimp Tostadas

These Shrimp Tostadas are loaded with shrimp, avocados, tomatoes, lettuce and a flavorful crema. When it takes minutes to make this meal, it's easy to eat healthy.. Buy the precooked shrimp at the grocery store and toss it with spices to make these tostadas come together quickly.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Lunch
Cuisine Mexican

Equipment

  • Measuring spoons
  • 1 measuring cup
  • 1 knife
  • 1 medium-sized bowl
  • 1 frying pan
  • tongs
  • Paper towel
  • 1 plate
  • 2 medium spoons
  • 1 baking sheet
  • 1 Small bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tortillas
  • Vegetable oil for frying tortillas
  • 1/2 tsp. chili powder, more for sprinkling on the shrimp
  • Salt to taste
  • lime, halved
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 8-oz. bag Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 4 cups shredded cabbage mix
  • 1 avocado, halved and sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 tsp. hot sauce
  • 1/2 lb. cooked salad shrimp
  • Garnish: lime wedges, salsa, cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Soak the shrimp in milk for 20-30 minutes. The milk will eliminate any fishy odor or taste. After soaking, rinse well and drain.
  • Heat a thin layer of vegetable oil in a frying pan. Fry the tortilla on each side until crispy and stiff. Drain on a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
  • Preheat the broiler.
  • Sprinkle the shrimp with chili powder and salt. Toss until well coated.
  • Place the shrimp on a baking sheet and broil for 3 minutes. Check to make sure the shrimp are pink before removing them from the oven. Keep an eye on them, so they do not burn. If you are using large-sized shrimp, it may take longer than 3 minutes. I used small, salad-sized shrimp, so these take a minimum amount of time.
  • In a bowl, combine the lime juice, sour cream, garlic powder and remaining chili powder. Stir and set aside.
  • To build the tostada, place the crispy tortillas on a large baking sheet. You may need to use more than one baking sheet to fit them all.
  • Top with the shrimp and cheese.
  • Heat under the broiler until the cheese is melted.
  • Top the tostada with the cabbage mix, avocado, cherry tomatoes, hot sauce, cilantro and Chili Lime Cream Sauce.
  • Serve with some lime wedges and some extra avocado and salsa.