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Avocado Shrimp Tostada

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A crispy tostada with garlic grilled shrimp, chive guacamole, refried beans and charred corn!

Ingredients

  • 4 whole Small Corn Tortillas
  • ½ cups Grapeseed Oil
  • 3 whole Avocados, Peeled And Pitted
  • 3 Tablespoons Chopped Chives
  • 1 whole Lime, Juiced
  • ½ pounds Medium Sized Shrimp, Peeled And De-veined
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 cup Refried Beans
  • 4 ears Corn, Grilled Over Medium Heat Until Charred, Then Remove Kernels From The Cob
  • 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Cored, Seeds Removed, Then Chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper

Preparation

In a skillet, heat the grapeseed oil over medium high heat until almost smoking. Add the toritllas into the oil, one at a time, and fry on each side for about 1-2 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove the tortilla from the oil with tongs and set aside to dry on a paper towel. Repeat process with other corn tortillas.

In a small bowl, place the avocado and chives and lime juice. Mash with a fork, season with salt and pepper and set aside.

Toss the shrimp with the cayenne and garlic powder as well as salt and pepper. Saute in a medium skillet over medium heat with 2 Tablespoons of the grapeseed oil for 2-3 minutes on each side until shrimp are pink and cooked.

Spread the 1/4 cup of refried beans on top of each tortilla. Sprinkle on the charred corn. Spread a layer of the mashed avocado chive mixture on top. Top the mashed avocado with the red bell pepper. Finish with a few shrimp. Season with salt and pepper if needed.

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WenDee Riffe on 7.20.2011

mmm~~this looks really good!! i think i am inspired to make tostadas for friday evening!!!!

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stacysmom3 on 7.21.2011

I made these last night for my husband and son – we loved them. The recipe made enough for 6 tostados and they still wanted more. They went together so fast – great for a week night dinner. thanks

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