A vibrant spectacle of ruby-red shrimp atop a velvety layer of bright green avocado cream, all nestled on a golden, crispy tostada. Garnished with transparently thin slices of radishes and crowned with a sprinkle of crumbled queso fresco and cilantro, the dish bursts with color and texture.

Cinco de Mayo Shrimp & Avocado Tostadas

Name: Cinco de Mayo Shrimp & Avocado Tostadas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: Shrimp, 1 lb peeled and deveined; Avocado, 2 medium pitted; Lime, 2 juiced; Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 2 minced; Tostadas, 8; Radishes, 10 small sliced; Queso fresco, 1/2 cup crumbled; Cilantro, 1/4 cup chopped; Garlic, 2 cloves minced; Olive oil, 2 tablespoons; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Mexican

Technique Marinating

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily Recipe: May 05, 2025

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Today's recipe is inspired by Mexico's rich cultural heritage and the vibrant flavors of its cuisine. Our main stars are succulent shrimp and creamy avocado, enhanced by a hint of tangy lime and the warm smokiness of chipotle peppers.

Ingredients (for 4)

Shrimp - 1 lb - peeled and deveined
Avocado - 2 medium - pitted
Lime - 2 - juiced
Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce - 2 - minced
Tostadas - 8
Radishes - 10 small - sliced
Queso fresco - 1/2 cup - crumbled
Cilantro - 1/4 cup - chopped
Garlic - 2 cloves - minced
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍤🌶️🕐

In a bowl, combine the shrimp, chipotle peppers, half of the lime juice, salt, and pepper. Set aside for 15 minutes to allow the shrimp to marinate.
Step 2 - 🥑🍋🧂

Blend the avocados, the remaining lime juice, and garlic in a blender until smooth. Season with salt to taste.
Step 3 - 🍳🔥🍤

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the marinated shrimp and sauté until cooked through. This should take about 5 minutes.
Step 4 - 🥑🍤🌮

Spread a generous amount of avocado cream on each tostada, then top with shrimp, slices of radishes, a sprinkle of queso fresco and cilantro.

Additional

This delightful dish is not just for Cinco de Mayo; it's great for any occasion! For a vegetarian version, switch the shrimp with grilled bell peppers or zucchini. Kids can help with the assembly, making their own tostada creations.