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Shrimp tostadas on red plate.

Shrimp Tostadas

Crispy tostada shells, refried black beans, creamy guacamole, spicy shrimp,
Prep Time 3 hrs 20 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 3 hrs 25 mins
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds 24-30 ct prawns, peeled and deveined
  • 4 - 6 to stada shells
  • 1 14.5 ounce can refried black beans
  • 1 - 2 cups guacamole
  • 1 cup chopped lettuce
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cojita cheese
  • 1 lime quartered

Instructions
 

  • Combine first 8 ingredients together in a bowl. Mix well. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours.
  • When ready to cook, preheat oven to 200 degrees to warm up the tostada shells. Cook 5 minutes or just until warmed.
  • While tostada shells are warming, heat refried beans in a pan over medium heat until warmed through.
  • At the same time cook prawns over medium high heat until cooked through, 3- 5 minutes.
  • To assemble tostadas, spread some refried beans on top of a tostada shell, spread guacamole on top, top with handful of lettuce and 5 - 6 prawns. Sprinkle with cojita cheese. Squeeze lime over the top. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Serve immediately.

Notes

Enjoy!
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