Grilled Shrimp Tostadas with Guacamole & Pico de Gallo
Grilled Shrimp Tostadas with Guacamole & Pico de Gallo are a vibrant and flavorful dish perfect for any gathering or casual dinner. Featuring plump, grilled shrimp seasoned to perfection, these tostadas are topped with creamy guacamole and fresh pico de gallo, all served on crispy tostada shells that add delightful crunch. This recipe is not only quick to prepare—taking less than 30 minutes—but also packed with protein and healthy fats, making it a nutritious choice for seafood lovers. Whether enjoyed as an appetizer or a main course, these tostadas are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings for something fresh and delicious.
- 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 bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the shrimp for 2–3 minutes on each side until opaque.
- Spread guacamole generously on each tostada shell and top with grilled shrimp.
- Add pico de gallo and shredded lettuce on top.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges for a zesty finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tostadas (180g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 160mg