Grilled Shrimp Tostadas with Guacamole & Pico de Gallo
Grilled Shrimp Tostadas with Guacamole & Pico de Gallo are a vibrant and flavorful dish perfect for summer gatherings or casual dinners. This recipe features succulent shrimp, grilled to perfection and topped with creamy guacamole and fresh pico de gallo, creating an explosion of taste in every bite. Not only are they easy to prepare, but they are also versatile enough to serve as a light meal or a party favorite. Delight your guests with these colorful tostadas that cater to health-conscious eaters and those following gluten-free diets when using appropriate tostada shells.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 tostada shells
- 1 cup guacamole
- 1 cup pico de gallo
- ½ cup shredded lettuce
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill shrimp for 2–3 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- To assemble, spread guacamole on each tostada shell, top with grilled shrimp, pico de gallo, and shredded lettuce.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tostadas (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg