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Cajun shrimp avocado tostadas
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Cajun Shrimp Avocado Tostadas

These crunchy Cajun Shrimp Avocado Tostadas are ready in a flash! A perfect family friendly meal!
Course Entrees
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword shrimp
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 294kcal
Author Wendie

Ingredients

  • 1 lb med/large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 3 limes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 ripe avocados
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons chopped cilantro
  • Corn tortillas
  • Cotija cheese
  • sour cream

Instructions

  • In a large bowl add shrimp, Cajun seasoning and the juice of 1 lime and toss and set aside.
  • Halve and pit the avocados scoop out the flesh and mash into a bowl. Add in salt, juice of half a lime and cilantro mix well.
  • Heat a large skillet on medium heat add about ¼ to ½ inch of oil in skillet (should be hot enough to bubble and sizzle when tortillas are added) Add tortillas and cook 1-2 minutes on each side until crispy. Remove to a paper towel to drain.
  • In the same skillet remove all remaining oil except 1 tablespoon. Add shrimp and cook 2-4 minutes on each side or until opaque and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  • Spread the mashed avocado onto the tostadas. Top with shrimp, tomatoes, sour cream, cotija cheese and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges

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Notes

**To grill the shrimp just put shrimp on skewers (soak wooden ones for 30 minutes first) place on a medium high grill and cook 2-4 minutes on each side.

Nutrition

Serving: 4Servings | Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 1456mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 4g