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Cheesy Shrimp Tostadas with Zucchini, Bell Pepper, Guacamole & Salsa, plated

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Cheesy Shrimp Tostadas with Zucchini, Bell Pepper, Guacamole & Salsa

  • 20 min
  • 2–6 servings
  • 650 kcal / serving
  • ★ 4.3 on Mealime

A bright stack of crispy tortilla cups topped with savory shrimp and sautéed peppers and zucchini, finished with guacamole and salsa. It makes a quick weeknight Tex-Mex plate with contrasting textures.

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Tex-Mex · Tacos & Quesadillas

Ingredients

  • ½ cupguacamole
  • ¾ lbraw peeled shrimp, fresh or frozen
  • 1red bell pepper
  • 80 mlsalsa
  • ½ cupshredded cheese, Mexican blend
  • 6small corn tortillas
  • 22 ½ mltaco seasoning
  • 1 mediumzucchini squash
  • red bell peppers

From the pantry: extra virgin olive oil, salt

Cookware

baking sheet pan · chef's knife · colander · cutting board · measuring cups · measuring spoons · mixing bowls · nonstick skillet · oven mitts · stirring spoon · tongs

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Set the tortillas on a baking sheet, drizzle them with oil on both sides, and season with salt. Bake until the edges begin to color and crisp, about 5–7 minutes, then remove from the oven.
  3. Dice the red bell pepper and place it in a medium bowl.
  4. Wash and trim the zucchini, halve lengthwise, then slice across into thin half-moons; add to the bowl with the pepper.
  5. If using frozen shrimp, thaw slightly under cold running water and pat dry with towels; otherwise pat dry the fresh shrimp.
  6. Add the shrimp and taco seasoning to the bowl with the vegetables and toss to coat.
  7. Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  8. Flip the tortillas, sprinkle them with the shredded cheese, and return the baking sheet to the oven until the cheese melts, about 4–5 minutes more.
  9. In the hot skillet, add a little oil and swirl to coat the bottom; cook the shrimp and vegetables, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are cooked through and vegetables are tender, about 4–5 minutes.
  10. To serve, split the tostadas onto plates and top with the shrimp and veggie mix, then add guacamole and salsa.

Two tips

  • Prep the veggie mix ahead and refrigerate for up to a day for even quicker assembly.
  • Swap in French onion dip or plain yogurt for a lighter guacamole topping, or serve with extra salsa on the side.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
650 kcal
Protein
38 g
Carbs
55 g
Fat
32 g
Fiber
13 g
Sodium
2370 mg

Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.

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