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Prep Time15 Mins
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Cook Time10 Mins
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Serving4
These Mexican Chipotle Shrimp Tostadas are bold, fresh and full of flavour.
Charred chipotle shrimp, creamy avocado crema, crunchy cabbage and pickled red onion pile onto crisp tostadas for a quick meal that tastes like a fiesta in every bite.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Bold chipotle flavour with juicy, charred shrimp
- Creamy avocado crema and crunchy cabbage
- Quick to make and perfect for sharing
- Fresh lime, cilantro and cotija in every bite
Instructions
- Toss the shrimp with the chipotle sauce, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook the shrimp in a hot pan until pink and lightly charred.
- Blend the avocado, sour cream, and lime into a quick crema.
- Spread the crema on the tostadas and top with the shredded cabbage, shrimp, pickled red onion, cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro.
- Finish with lime and serve immediately.
Tips & Variations
- Cook the shrimp in a very hot pan and do not overcook them — they turn pink quickly.
- Make the crema just before serving so it stays bright green and creamy.
- Warm the tostada shells briefly so they stay crisp under the toppings.
Recipe Summary
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 4
Ingredients
Directions
Toss the shrimp with the chipotle sauce, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Cook the shrimp in a hot pan until pink and lightly charred.
Blend the avocado, sour cream, and lime into a quick crema.
Spread the crema on the tostadas and top with the shredded cabbage, shrimp, pickled red onion, cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro.
Finish with lime and serve immediately.
Conclusion
Serve immediately while the tostadas are crisp and the shrimp are warm. Store any leftover shrimp, crema and toppings separately in the fridge, and assemble fresh tostadas when serving again.
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