Description
Grilled Shrimp Tostadas with Guacamole & Pico de Gallo are a vibrant and flavorful dish perfect for summer gatherings or casual dinners. These delicious tostadas feature succulent grilled shrimp paired with creamy guacamole and fresh pico de gallo, all atop crispy corn tortillas. Not only are they visually appealing, but they also provide a healthy, gluten-free meal that’s easy to prepare in under 30 minutes. Whether enjoyed as an appetizer or a light dinner, these tostadas are sure to impress your guests with their zesty flavors and delightful textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 tostada shells
- 1 cup guacamole
- 1 cup pico de gallo
- ½ cup shredded lettuce
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp by tossing them in olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Let them sit for 10–15 minutes.
- Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated shrimp for 2–3 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Assemble the tostadas by spreading guacamole on each shell, topping with grilled shrimp, pico de gallo, and shredded lettuce.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tostadas (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider using fresh herbs like cilantro in your pico de gallo. Customize toppings with jalapeños or cheese based on personal preference.