Grilled Shrimp Tostadas with Guacamole & Pico de Gallo
Grilled Shrimp Tostadas with Guacamole & Pico de Gallo are a vibrant and delicious way to elevate any meal or gathering. These tostadas combine succulent grilled shrimp seasoned with a blend of spices, topped with creamy guacamole and fresh pico de gallo. Perfect for summer barbecues or family dinners, they offer a delightful mix of flavors and textures that everyone will enjoy. Quick to prepare and highly customizable, this dish is not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrition.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 tostada shells
- 1 lb raw peeled shrimp
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 ripe avocados (for guacamole)
- 3–4 tomatoes (for pico de gallo)
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 jalapeo pepper (minced)
- medium red onion (minced)
- 1/2 small bunch cilantro (minced)
- juice from 1 lime
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by mixing chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and olive oil in a bowl. Toss the shrimp until well coated.
- For guacamole, mash avocados and mix in minced cilantro, garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth yet chunky.
- Make pico de gallo by combining diced tomatoes, minced garlic, jalapeo pepper, minced red onion, and cilantro in a separate bowl.
- Preheat a grill pan over medium heat and cook marinated shrimp for about 1-2 minutes per side until opaque.
- Assemble tostadas by layering each shell with guacamole followed by grilled shrimp and pico de gallo.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tostada (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 150mg