Easy Shrimp Tostadas

Name: Easy Shrimp Tostadas
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 1 15 ounce can refried beans; 1 & 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; Pinch of salt *I like using kosher salt, but regular table salt works fine.; 1/4 cup water; 10 ounce package frozen shrimp *peeled/deveined *small or medium size, not large or jumbo; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; Kosher or table salt & ground black pepper *to taste *I usually end up using 1/2- 3/4 teaspoon of each.; 10 tostada shells *see tip below; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup light sour cream *regular works fine, too; 1 large avocado *diced; 1 cup pico de gallo salsa

by Garlic Salt & Lime

5 servings

15 min

Shrimp tostadas are delicious and come together really, really fast! Whip them up in 30 minutes or less for a tasty, easy dinner in no time at all. You cant go wrong with yummy sautéed shrimp and crispy tostada shells covered in a layer of creamy refried beans and fresh toppings like pico de gallo salsa, diced avocado, sour cream and shredded cheese.

Shrimp Tostadas

If you're in the mood for turf rather than surf, be sure to check out my Shredded Beef Tostadas recipe! And, if you're feeling the seafood, you may also want to make these incredible Blackened Mahi Mahi Tacos.

Warmed refried beans in a saucepan.

Sautéing shrimp in a white skillet.

Tostada shells covered in refried beans.

Tostada shells covered in refried beans, cheese, sour cream, diced avocado and salsa.

Easy Shrimp Tostadas

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Yield 5 servings
Time spent: Prep time: 5 Minutes Cook time: 10 Minutes Total time: 15 min

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Ingredients

For the beans:

1 15 ounce can refried beans
1 & 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
Pinch of salt *I like using kosher salt, but regular table salt works fine.
1/4 cup water

For the shrimp:

10 ounce package frozen shrimp *peeled/deveined *small or medium size, not large or jumbo
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Kosher or table salt & ground black pepper *to taste *I usually end up using 1/2- 3/4 teaspoon of each.

For the tostadas:

10 tostada shells *see tip below
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup light sour cream *regular works fine, too
1 large avocado *diced
1 cup pico de gallo salsa

Instructions

Add refried beans, ground cumin, a pinch of salt and water to a medium saucepan. Stir often while warming over medium heat. Once bubbling, place a lid on the pot and turn heat off. I like to leave my beans on the burner so they stay warm.
Place thawed, raw shrimp in a large bowl. Drizzle olive oil over shrimp and generously season with kosher salt and black pepper. Mix well until each piece is well coated.
Add a little more olive oil to a large skillet on the stovetop and turn heat to medium-high.
Once oil is hot, add shrimp and sauté on each side for 1-2 minutes. Avoid overcrowding the pan and cook in shrifts, if necessary. Once the shrimp is light pink and opaque in appearance, it's done.
Set shrimp in a small bowl to the side, or you can turn off the heat and leave in the skillet to keep it warm.
Add a thin layer of refried beans to each tostada shell (you'll have enough for about 3 tablespoons per tostada when making 10 total).
Add shredded cheese on top of refried beans. *Note: I like to assemble my tostadas on a baking sheet so I can pop them in the oven after adding cheese, but it's not necessary. The warm, refried beans should melt the cheese regardless.
Add sour cream, diced avocado, and pico salsa.
Place 2-3 shrimp on each tostada and garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges (optional but delicious). Enjoy!
*Tip: you can also serve these tostadas bar style and allow everyone to assemble their own!

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