Teriyaki Pineapple Shrimp Tostadas
Crispy tostadas topped with sweet-savory teriyaki shrimp and pineapple-lime salsa.

Total
30 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 12 oz Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 pieces Tostadas (store-bought)
- 1/2 cup Pineapple, diced
- 1/4 cup Red onion, finely diced
- 2 tbsp Lime juice
- 2 tbsp Cilantro, chopped(optional)
- 1/4 cup Teriyaki sauce
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tsp Honey(optional)
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Ginger, grated(optional)
- 1 tsp Cornstarch(optional)
- 1 tbsp Water(optional)
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/4 tsp Salt(optional)
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prep (15 minutes): Dice pineapple and red onion; chop cilantro if using. In a bowl, mix pineapple, onion, lime juice, and cilantro (if using) to make the pineapple-lime salsa. Mince garlic and grate ginger if using.
- 2
Cook (15 minutes): Pat shrimp dry and season lightly with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through.
- 3
Make teriyaki glaze: Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic (and ginger if using) and stir for 30 seconds. Pour in teriyaki sauce and soy sauce; simmer 1–2 minutes. If you want it thicker, stir cornstarch with water and add to the skillet, cooking until glossy, about 30–60 seconds.
- 4
Assemble: Spoon teriyaki shrimp over tostadas and top with pineapple-lime salsa. Serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
520
26% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 34 g |
| Carbohydrate | 52 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
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