Grilled Shrimp Tostadas with Guacamole & Pico de Gallo
Grilled Shrimp Tostadas with Guacamole & Pico de Gallo are a vibrant, flavorful dish that’s perfect for summer gatherings or quick weeknight dinners. These tostadas feature succulent grilled shrimp layered atop crispy shells, complemented by creamy guacamole and zesty pico de gallo.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (2 tostadas per serving) 1x
- 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 bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Preheat your grill over medium-high heat. Grill shrimp for about 2–3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Spread guacamole on each tostada shell.
- Top with grilled shrimp, followed by pico de gallo and shredded lettuce.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tostadas (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the shrimp for at least 15 minutes before grilling. Customize your toppings by adding ingredients like jalapeños or cheese. Keep leftover components separate to maintain freshness.