California Avocado Shrimp Tostadas
These crispy corn tortillas are filled with a delicious combination of creamy mashed avocado, zesty lime juice, savory refried beans, charred corn kernels, and perfectly cooked shrimp. The flavors blend beautifully to create a mouthwatering dish that's perfect for a festive meal or a casual dinner at home. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch followed by a burst of fresh, flavorful ingredients that are sure to delight your taste buds.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 4 small corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup grape seed oil
- 3 California Avocado
- 3 tbsp chopped chives
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 cup refried beans
- 4 ears of corn, grilled and kernels removed
- 1/2 lb medium sized shrimp, peeled and de-veined
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 small corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup grape seed oil
- 3 California Avocado
- 3 tbsp chopped chives
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 cup refried beans
- 4 ears of corn, grilled and kernels removed
- 1/2 lb medium sized shrimp, peeled and de-veined
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat until almost smoking. Add the tortillas into the oil, one at a time, and fry on each side for about 2 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove with tongs and set aside to dry on a paper towel. Repeat process with other corn tortillas.
- In a small bowl, place the avocado and chives and lime juice. Mash with a fork, season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Toss the shrimp with the cayenne and garlic powder as well as salt and pepper. Sauté in a medium skillet with 2 tablespoons of oil for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and cooked.
- Spread the 1/4 cup of refried beans on top of each tortilla.
- Sprinkle on the charred corn
- Spread a layer of the mashed avocado chive mixture on top.
- Top the mashed avocado with the pico
- Finish with a few shrimp.
- Season with salt and pepper if needed.
Nutrition
- Calories: 684 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 44 g
- Protein Content: 20 g
- Fat Content: 51 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 8 g
- Trans Fat Content: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol Content: 91 mg
- Sodium Content: 641 mg
- Fiber Content: 15 g
- Sugar Content: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content: 40 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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