Grilled Shrimp Tostadas with Guacamole & Pico de Gallo
Grilled Shrimp Tostadas with Guacamole & Pico de Gallo are a vibrant and flavorful dish that elevates any meal. Perfect for summer barbecues or quick weeknight dinners, these tostadas bring together juicy, seasoned shrimp, creamy guacamole, and fresh pico de gallo atop crispy corn shells. Their delightful crunch and colorful presentation make them not only delicious but also visually appealing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (2 tostadas each) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 tostada shells
- 1 cup guacamole
- 1 cup pico de gallo
- ½ cup shredded lettuce
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp in olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper for about 10 minutes.
- Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- While the shrimp cook, arrange tostada shells on a platter and spread guacamole on each.
- Top each tostada with grilled shrimp, a spoonful of pico de gallo, and shredded lettuce.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tostadas (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg