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

Total
23 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
8 min
Serves
2
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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
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
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
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
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
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbohydrate | 28 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
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