Gochujang Shrimp Tostadas
Crisp tostadas topped with gochujang-glazed shrimp, shredded cabbage, and lime crema.

Total
25 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 12 oz Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp Gochujang
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Sesame oil
- 6 Tostada shells
- 2 cups Shredded cabbage
- 1/4 cup Sour cream
- 1 Lime
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 Green onions, sliced(optional)
- 1 tsp Sesame seeds(optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, honey, and half the sesame oil. Add shrimp and toss to coat; let marinate while you prep the toppings (about 5 minutes).
- 2
Mix sour cream with the juice of half the lime and a pinch of salt to make the lime crema. Shred the cabbage, slice green onions, and cut the remaining lime into wedges.
- 3
Heat remaining sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds, then add shrimp with the marinade. Cook 3-4 minutes, turning once, until shrimp are pink and glazed.
- 4
Spread lime crema on tostada shells, top with shredded cabbage, then glazed shrimp. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and a squeeze of lime. Serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
520
26% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbohydrate | 48 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
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