Garlic Shrimp Tostadas with Avocado Crema
Crisp baked tortillas piled with garlicky sautéed shrimp, shredded cabbage, and a tangy avocado crema — a fresh, punchy midday meal.

Total
30 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
3
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Recipe serves 3
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 6 corn tortillas
- 1 avocado
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 cup sour cream(optional)
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped(optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Brush tortillas lightly with olive oil and bake 8-10 minutes, flipping once, until crisp.
- 2
Season shrimp with chili powder, cumin, and half the salt.
- 3
Heat remaining oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds, then add shrimp and cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Finish with 1 tablespoon lime juice.
- 4
Blend avocado, sour cream, remaining lime juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth to make the crema.
- 5
Spread crema on each crisp tortilla, top with cabbage, shrimp, and cilantro. Serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
480
24% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbohydrate | 38 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 7 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
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