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Honey Lime Shrimp and Guacamole Tostadas Recipe

Honey Lime Shrimp and Guacamole Tostadas are my new crunchy, tangy go-to for a party, or for any ol’ weeknight when I want to add a little flair to the menu. They are loaded with guacamole, my favorite shrimp, pico de gallo, red onion slices, and queso fresco. It’s an easy meal that can be made in less than 30 minutes!

Meals in under 30 minutes – they are the best thing in the world, aren’t they?

As I write this post, I feel exhaustion sweeping through my brain and I find that my words are coming out jumbled.

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(Meghan Yager)

Fun fact: it took me at least four tries to write that previous sentence, and I still feel like it doesn’t sound right. I think my brain is playing tricks on me…

Part of this is because of my stress ball of a brain not taking a rest, but I know a lot of it is because I’ve taken up boxing.

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(Meghan Yager)

Holy. WOW. Boxing is a hell of a workout, and it seriously takes the life out of me. I’m only going a couple of times a week in between my other workouts, and I feel the burn.

LITERALLY. Every muscle is burning in my body, even when I am lying down.

SO, as you can imagine, all this exhaustion is making me not want to spend a ton of time cooking meals.

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(Meghan Yager)

Therefore, 30-minute or less meals are my JAM right now.

This tostada recipe is all the flavorful, bright, and crunchy goodness you could ever want in a meal.

The shrimp is cooked in a honey lime mixture that is absolutely mouthwatering. It’s light and bright, with just the right amount of sweetness.

These shrimp balance out the other flavors in the tostadas in all the right ways.

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(Meghan Yager)

Of course there’s guacamole, which you all know I can never live without. Then you get a bright hit from pico de gallo and a sharp note from freshly sliced red onions.

It’s so easy to pull together and it’s so filling! You can serve these not only as a meal, but they are also a great hearty appetizer or snack for a party.

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Personally, I plan to whip these out for tailgating!

When would you serve these tostadas??

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Honey Lime Shrimp and Guacamole Tostadas Recipe

Meghan Yager
Honey Lime Shrimp and Guacamole Tostadas are my new crunchy, tangy go-to for a party, or for any ol’ weeknight when I want to add a little flair to the menu. They are loaded with guacamole, my favorite shrimp, pico de gallo, red onion slices, and queso fresco. It’s an easy meal that can be made in less than 30 minutes!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Cuisine Tex Mex
Servings 4 2 tostadas
Calories 498 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Avocado peeled and pitted
  • 1/2 Lime juiced
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt plus more for seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 pound Peeled and Deveined Shrimp
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter melted
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons Honey
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Lime Juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 3 dashes Ground Cayenne Pepper
  • Canola Oil
  • 8 Corn Tortilla (small)
  • Pico de Gallo
  • Sliced Red Onion
  • Chopped Cilantro
  • Queso Fresco
  • Limes

Instructions
 

  • Rinse shrimp with cold water, drain, and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, mash the avocado with the back of a fork until it’s smooth but still a little chunky. Stir in lime juice, 1/4 tsp salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne. Set aside in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Set aside until ready to serve.
  • In a small skillet over medium-high heat, add enough canola oil until it’s about 1/2 to 1 inch deep. Once hot, add small corn tortillas, frying them one at a time, on 30 seconds on each side. Remove once golden brown to a paper towel-lined plate. Set aside.
  • In a separate medium skillet, add olive oil and butter for the shrimp. Once hot, add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in shrimp and cook for a few minutes before adding the honey, lime juice, salt, and cayenne pepper. Cook until shrimp are cooked through and the sauce is thickened.
  • To assemble the tostadas, spread each fried tortilla with equal amounts guacamole. Top with pico de gallo, shrimp, red onion, cilantro, and queso fresco. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 498kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 27gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 322mgFiber: 9gSugar: 13g
Keyword Avocados, Easy, Easy Dinners, Guacamole, Limes, Sauteed, Seafood, Shrimp, Tex Mex
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