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
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 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

Category Main Course

Prep 25 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Mexican

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: July 15, 2025

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.

Additional

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!