Simple Shrimp Tostadas

Talk about an easy peasy dinner that literally takes minutes to make and is so deliciously yum and guess what???  It’s also super healthy!!  Yay!!  We are obsessed with all things tacos or tostadas, I mean, how can you not be?  But how can a tostada be healthy you ask?  Well, allow us to introduce you to the BAKED (not fried) tostada with black beans, beautifully sauted shrimp, fresh avocado, tomatoes, cilantro and jalapeños!  That’s IT guys.  Oh yea, you can also top them with a little greek yogurt (or sour cream if you want) but we like to use greek yogurt because it’s healthy and practically tastes the same.  Squeeze a little fresh lime on these cute little guys and you are good to go!  You may already know how we feel about fresh citrus.  If you don’t know, we love it!!  It’s the perfect way to wake up a meal…you will be amazed at what a little pinch of fresh citrus will do to a recipe.  Amazing!  Try it!  Hopefully you will add these to your list of recipes to make in the very near future.  Easy and delicious!

Simple Shrimp Tostadas

 

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Prep time

10 mins

Cook time

8 mins

Total time

18 mins

 

Author: Good Thyme Kitchen

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 8 corn tortillas
• 2 Tbsp olive oil + 1 tsp
• 1½ lb wild large shrimp, shelled and deveined
• 1½ C chopped kale or romaine lettuce
• 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained - can also use refried beans if you prefer
• 2 roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced thin
• 1 large avocado, chopped - use two if you love avocado like we do!
• ½ C cilantro, chopped
• 2 limes, cut into wedges
• ⅓ C 0% greek yogurt or sour cream
• kosher salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly brush the 2 Tbsp of olive oil on both sides of corn tortillas and place on sheet pan. Cook 4-5 minutes, flip and cook the other side 4-5 minutes.
2. Preheat large skillet over medium high heat. Add 1 tsp of olive oil in skillet. Season both sides of shrimp with kosher salt. Sear shrimp for approximately 2 minutes per side. Remove from heat.
3. Assemble tostadas - we like to smash the beans slightly before so they don't fall off of the tostada. Spread beans on the base of the tostada. Add chopped lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, jalapeno, shrimp and cilantro. Top with a dollap of freek yogurt or sour cream and squeeze a lime or two over the top.

*Other optional ingredient toppings - black olives, corn, bell peppers, salsa, cotija cheese. Get creative and use ingredients you love!

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