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Easy Shrimp Tostadas

Crisp tostada shells topped with lime-marinated shrimp, cabbage, and crema.

Easy Shrimp Tostadas

Total

23 min

Prep

15 min

Cook

8 min

Serves

2

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 Tostada shells
  • 3 tbsp Lime juice
  • 2 cups Shredded cabbage
  • 1/4 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped(optional)
  • to taste Hot sauce(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a bowl, toss the shrimp with 2 tbsp lime juice, garlic, chili powder, and half the salt. Let marinate 10 minutes while you prep the toppings.

  2. 2

    In a separate bowl, toss the shredded cabbage with the remaining 1 tbsp lime juice and a pinch of salt; set aside to lightly pickle.

  3. 3

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque, about 6 minutes total.

  4. 4

    Spread crema on each tostada shell, top with pickled cabbage, then shrimp. Garnish with cilantro and hot sauce and serve immediately.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

420

21% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein28 g
Carbohydrate28 g
Fat22 g
Fiber4 g
Sugar3 g
Sodium620 mg

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