Grilled Shrimp Tostadas with Guacamole & Pico de Gallo Recipe
Delight in the vibrant flavors of these Grilled Shrimp Tostadas topped with creamy guacamole and fresh pico de gallo. A perfect balance of spicy shrimp, zesty guacamole, and tangy salsa on crispy tostada shells.
- Author: Maya Quinn
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
For the Tostadas:
- 12 tostada shells
- Cooking spray
For the Shrimp Marinade:
- 1½ lb raw peeled shrimp
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp olive oil
For the Guacamole:
- 2 avocados, mashed
- ½ small bunch cilantro, minced
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- Juice from 1 lime
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
For the Pico de Gallo:
- 3–4 tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 jalapeño, minced
- ½ medium red onion, minced
- ½ small bunch cilantro, minced
- Marinate the Shrimp: In a bowl, mix chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Toss the shrimp in the mixture and set aside.
- Make Guacamole: Combine mashed avocados with cilantro, garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well.
- Make Pico de Gallo: In another bowl, mix diced tomatoes, garlic, jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro. Set aside.
- Cook Shrimp: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat and coat with cooking spray. Grill shrimp 1–2 minutes per side, or until opaque.
- Assemble Tostadas: Place tostada shells on plates. Top each with guacamole, grilled shrimp, and a generous spoonful of pico de gallo. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tostada
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 175mg
Keywords: Grilled Shrimp Tostadas, Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, Mexican appetizer, seafood recipe