shrimp tostadas

Lincoln, NE
Updated on Jan 23, 2013

I love seafood, and Mexican so I came up with a great combination to satisfy my craving for both, and have had NO complaints from those who have tried em, I hope your family enjoys these as much as mine has. These can be a snack, or a main dish served with Mexican rice or as an appetizer. Enjoy!

prep time 35 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6-9 people

Ingredients

  • 1 package corn tostadas
  • 1 medium diced white onion
  • 3-4 medium diced roma tomatoes
  • 2-3 small limes
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro
  • 2 large diced avocado (optional)
  • 1 small fresh jalapano seeded and diced
  • 1 package queso fresco
  • 12 ounces of fresh or frozen shrimp
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons goya seasoning (mexican seasoning)
  • - salt and pepper to taste
  • - sour cream (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup

How To Make shrimp tostadas

  • Step 1
    on a stove top, heat skillet over medium high heat, clean and deveined shrimp, and toss in heated oil/butter mixture. Add Goya seasoning and a dash of salt and pepper, cook till shrimp turns almost a pinkish orange color. About 3 min. Remove from heat.
  • Step 2
    mix tomatoes, jalapeno, onion and chopped cilantro in small bowl. Add ketchup, lime juice from limes (more or less to your taste) I like mine really Limey, you may not, Season with salt and pepper.
  • Step 3
    Assemble your tostada by placing sour cream (optional) then the salsa mix, add shrimp and Queso Fresco cheese on top of tostadas, and top with hot sauce (also optional) can also add more salt, Enjoy!

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