Avocado Shrimp Tostadas
Total Time
20 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
4 servings
- 4 small corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 ripe avocados
- 3 tablespoons chopped chives
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1 cup refried beans
- 2 ears of corn (grilled and kernels removed)
- 1/2 pound medium sized shrimp (peeled and de-veined)
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup pico de gallo
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
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Preparation
Step 1
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.
Step 2
In a small bowl, place the avocado and chives and lime juice. Mash with a fork, season with salt and pepper and set aside.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
Spread the 1/4 cup of refried beans on top of each tortilla.
Step 5
Sprinkle on the charred corn
Step 6
Spread a layer of the mashed avocado chive mixture on top.
Step 7
Top the mashed avocado with the pico
Step 8
Finish with a few shrimp.
Step 9
Season with salt and pepper if needed.
Step 10
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