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posted by Christy Denneyon Jul 6, 2021 (updated Aug 24, 2022) 26 comments »

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Shrimp Tostadasare loaded with black beans, avocado, onions, tomatoes, and cilantro.This easy Mexican dinner recipe can be made in under 20 minutes!

SHRIMP TOSTADAS

First things first. I need you to settle a debate. Do you eat tostadas like a pizza or with a fork?

We’re split in our household on that question. I personally go pizza style unless the toppings are so bountiful that I have to use a fork for pure necessity.

I’ve made these Shrimp Tostadas a couple of times and finally had to share them with you.

Let’s talk tostadas. You can buy ’em. Who knew? I’ve always made mine either by frying a tortilla in a little oil or by baking a tortilla brushed with olive oil at about 400 degrees until nice and crispy for a lighter version.

Any way you do it, tostadas are basically an open faced taco and the possibilities are endless.

When I think shrimp or any seafood really I automatically want to top it with a nice fresh avocado salsa.

You could use regular refried beans but I love these Old El Paso black re-fried beans since black beans are what I usually pair with seafood.

You can definitely make the salsa ahead of time and marinate the shrimp ahead of time so that dinner can be ready in under ten minutes.

My family went ga-ga for these and they’re healthy.

Perfectly seasoned shrimp and a fresh salsa on top!

HOW TO MAKE SHRIMP TOSTADAS

For the Salsa: Add the corn, tomato, onion, avocado, cilantro, and lime juice to a small bowl. Toss to combine and add salt and pepper to taste. Chill in the fridge until serving.
In a medium bowl, add the shrimp, olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread a thin layer of black beans on each tostada and sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 4-6 minutes or until cheese is melted.
While tostadas are baking, cook shrimp in a large skillet for 2-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
To assemble, top warm tostadas with warm shrimp and top with salsa. Eat immediately.

OTHER MEXICAN RECIPES

Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
Baked Chicken Chimichangas
Creamy Shrimp Enchiladas
Mexican Stuffed Shells
Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa

Shrimp Tostadas

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These easyShrimp Tostadasare loaded with black beans, avocado, onions, tomatoes, and cilantro.This easy Mexican dinner recipe can be made in under 20 minutes!

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Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 10 minutes mins

Total Time: 20 minutes mins

Ingredients

Salsa:

1/2 cup corn, , frozen, fresh, or canned
1/3 cup red onion, , diced
1 large tomato, , diced
1 avocado,, diced
2 tablespoons cilantro,, chopped
1 lime, , juiced

Shrimp:

1 lb medium uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 tostadas
1 (15 ounce) can Old El Paso black refried beans, (if gluten-free make sure to check bean label)
1 1/2 cups shredded mexican blend cheese

Instructions

For the Salsa: Add the corn, tomato, onion, avocado, cilantro, and lime juice to a small bowl. Toss to combine and add salt and pepper to taste. Chill in the fridge until serving.
In a medium bowl, add the shrimp, olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread a thin layer of black beans on each tostada and sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 4-6 minutes or until cheese is melted.
While tostadas are baking, cook shrimp in a large skillet for 2-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
To assemble, top warm tostadas with warm shrimp and top with salsa. Eat immediately.

Notes

You can make homemade tostadas by either frying a tortilla in a little oil or by baking a tortilla brushed with olive oil at about 400 degrees until nice and crispy for a lighter version.

Cuisine: Mexican

Course: Main Course

Author: Christy Denney

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originally published on Jul 6, 2021 (last updated Aug 24, 2022)

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26 comments on “Shrimp Tostadas”

Mary Mangan — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 @ 11:27:04 EDT Reply
Made these last night for “Mexican Night” for some extended family. Just delicious! Did most of the prep earlier in the day, when it was time to eat they came together in less than 10 minutes. I put jarred, sliced jalapeños on the table as a condiment for those who wanted the spice (I’m one of them). So yummy! The only change I made was that I put a teaspoon of sugar in the corn salsa. You can’t taste it, but it brought out the sweetness of the corn. Thanks for a great recipe!
- Christy Denney — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 @ 02:35:03 EDT Reply
  Awesome!!!
Alayna — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 @ 11:27:05 EST Reply
Really good! My picky toddler even ate it all.
- Christy Denney — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 @ 03:02:49 EDT Reply
  Wow impressive
Becky — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 @ 10:17:19 EDT Reply
My family inhaled these!
- Christy Denney — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 @ 22:12:00 EDT Reply
  So happy to hear that!
Crystal — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 @ 14:55:01 EDT Reply
These are so great! They have become a go-to dinner in my house. Even my picky daughter likes them, but she leaves off the salsa. 🙂
- Christy Denney — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 @ 00:45:30 EDT Reply
  Wow! What a great palate.
Tanja — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 @ 21:10:50 EST Reply
Great recipe & easy to make. Family loved them. Just need nutritional facts & calories please.
- Christy Denney — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 @ 02:05:31 EST Reply
  I will add them in the recipe card!
Bee — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 @ 02:28:22 EDT Reply
Love Tostadas – but I have never thought to try them with shrimp!
Sue — Sat, 03 Feb 2018 @ 15:28:09 EST Reply
Seafood allergy, can I make with chicken?
- Christy Denney — Sun, 11 Feb 2018 @ 22:38:29 EST Reply
  Absolutely. Chicken would be good.
- Cherrie — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 @ 09:02:50 EST Reply
  I have a seafood allergy too. But I’m going to make mine with baked tofu. This recipe looks great
Luna — Wed, 13 Sep 2017 @ 05:18:08 EDT Reply
This will be my family’s next favorite dish! Looks like it will be addictive!
- Christy Denney — Sun, 01 Oct 2017 @ 22:24:50 EDT Reply
  Thank you!
Hina — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 @ 02:24:01 EDT Reply
hey christy denney..! your dish look is very delicious and colorful…!
- Christy Denney — Sun, 01 Oct 2017 @ 22:29:18 EDT Reply
  Thank you!
Peter Keiller — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 @ 18:34:47 EDT Reply
Such a mouth watering dish. Today I will make Shrimp Tostadas with your recipe at home for my wife. Thanks for the sharing recipe.
- Christy Denney — Sun, 01 Oct 2017 @ 22:38:28 EDT Reply
  Awww. thank you!
Judy — Sun, 03 Sep 2017 @ 21:03:15 EDT Reply
Made these tonight. Very good! I added
Sautéed sweet peppers and onions with the same spices as the shrimp. Son loved them but asked if i would add a diced jalapeño to the salsa. I said sure; that sounds great! Also, as suggested, I baked the flour tortillas
to turn them into tostadas. Worked fine. Had to use a fork to eat it — way too much stuff to pick up!
- Christy Denney — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 @ 11:41:26 EDT Reply
  I agree. Jalapenos would be a great addition to add spice.
Shawnna Griffin — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 @ 19:47:40 EDT Reply
hey girl- these look so yummy! I usually eat my tostadas with a fork.
- Christy Denney — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 @ 11:45:47 EDT Reply
  ha. Good to know!
Paige — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 @ 13:30:33 EDT Reply
This looks like my kind of dinner! Wish we were eating this tonight!
Paige
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