Crispy, golden tostadas piled high with a colorful medley of diced tomatoes, yellow squash, and charred shrimps. Finished with a drizzle of ruby red chili-lime vinaigrette and a sprinkle of crumbled Cotija cheese to create a visually appealing contrast.

Grilled Shrimp Tostadas with Summer Fiesta Salad

Name: Grilled Shrimp Tostadas with Summer Fiesta Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 medium tomatoes chopped; 1 large yellow summer squash chopped; 1 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined; 8 tostada shells; 1/2 cup cotija cheese crumbled; 1 lime zest and juice; 2 garlic cloves minced; 1 tbsp smoked chili powder; 1/4 cup olive oil; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

Smoky shrimp tostadas topped with vibrant summer salad.

Category Main Course

Prep 25 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Mexican

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily recipe · July 15, 2025

A little about this dish

This recipe brings the warmth and flavors of Mexican cuisine to your dinner table. It showcases juicy tomatoes, summer squash and charred shrimps, all enhanced with a smoky chili-lime vinaigrette. A nod to the traditional Mexican street food, it can be prepared in under an hour.

Ingredients (for 4)

Medium tomatoes — 2 — chopped
Large yellow summer squash — 1 — chopped
Raw shrimp — 1 lb — peeled and deveined
Tostada shells — 8
Cotija cheese — 1/2 cup — crumbled
Lime — 1 — zest and juice
Garlic cloves — 2 — minced
Smoked chili powder — 1 tbsp
Olive oil — 1/4 cup
Salt — to taste
Black pepper — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🔥🌡️🍖

Preheat your grill on medium heat.
Step 2 — 🍅🥣🧄

In a large bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, squash, minced garlic, lime zest, chili powder, olive oil, and lime juice. Season it with salt and black pepper and mix it well.
Step 3 — 🍤🥄⏲️

Add the shrimp to the bowl and stir until it's well coated. Allow it to marinate for about 15 minutes.
Step 4 — 🍤🍽️🔥

Remove shrimp from the marinade but keep the marinade for later. Grill the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until it's no longer transparent.
Step 5 — 🍽️🔥⏲️

Warm the tostada shells on the grill for about a minute.
Step 6 — 🍅🍤🧀

Spread the tomato and squash mixture on the tostadas, layer with grilled shrimp, drizzle with the remaining marinade, and sprinkle with crumbled Cotija cheese.

A final fox tip

This dish is a healthier alternative to the deep-fried tostadas while keeping all the flavors intact. It is also highly customizable - substitute shrimp with grilled chicken or avocado for a vegan option. It's a fun dish to prepare with kids. They will love assembling their tostadas!