

Tostadas are very popular in Mexico, they can be eaten for lunch, dinner, as an appetizer or snack. A tostada is a crunchy corn tortilla topped with savory ingredients, they are healthy and incredibly moreish.
The beauty of tostadas is how versatile they are, as they can be topped with a wide variety of ingredients, which makes them the perfect vessel to reuse leftovers.
But perhaps some of the most liked tostadas you can find in Mexico are seafood tostadas. Seafood tostadas first became popular and were served in restaurants on the coast of Mexico, but they have become so loved that they are now widely available all over Mexico. Some of the most liked tostadas in Mexico are ceviche, aguachile, shrimp, crab, and octopus.
Our shrimp tostadas are made with Gran Luchito Hard Shell Tacos that work perfectly as the crunchy vessel. The shrimp (prawns) are cooked simply with olive oil, butter, and Gran Luchito Chipotle Paste making them incredibly succulent. The combination of textures, crunchy, succulent, and creaminess of the avocado makes them not only super easy to prepare at home but also super tasty.
This is what makes this recipe one of our favorite ones, the fact that they can be prepared quickly and they make an excellent meal for busy weeknights.
In conclusion, we recommend you try these shrimp tostadas as they are not only delicious but easy to make and healthy. Next time you are looking for a quick and fresh meal, give these shrimp tostadas a try, you won’t regret it!
Prep time
15MINS
Cook time
15MINS
Total time
30MINS
Ideal for
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While it’s best to serve tostadas fresh, you can prepare the toppings in advance and then assemble them just before serving to save time.
A fresh, homemade salsa with diced tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, cilantro, and lime juice pairs perfectly with shrimp tostadas. You can also use store-bought Gran Luchito salsa.
A tostada is a crispy tortilla that is deep-fried or toasted until golden brown and crispy.
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