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Adobo Shrimp Tostadas with Lime Slaw

Easy and fiesty shrimp tostada recipe.
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 284kcal

Ingredients

  • 20 large shrimp enough for 4 - 5 shrimp per tostada
  • 1 Tablespoon adobo sauce from canned chilies in adobo sauce
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 medium tomato diced
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon Chimayo Chile Powder or Ancho chile powder.
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/8 Cup olive oil
  • 4 corn tortillas
  • salt
  • 1 Avocado sliced
  • 2 medium radishes thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves chopped
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  • Peel and devein the shrimp. Toss with the adobo sauce and cook either by frying, roasting, or grilling. Whatever your preference. Depending on size, shrimp take only a few minutes to cook. Cook on each side until cooked through. Set aside and make the slaw.
  • In a medium bowl, toss the cabbage with the tomato, green onions, sour cream, chile powder and lime juice. Season with salt. Set aside and fry the tortillas.
  • In a medium skillet, heat the oil until shimmering. Fry one tortilla at a time over moderately high heat until lightly golden on both sides, about 2 minutes total. As you fry each tortilla, remove to a plate with paper towel to drain. Sprinkle each with salt.
  • Set the tortillas on plates and top with the cabbage slaw, shrimp, avocado, radishes and sprinkle with some cilantro leaves. Serve with lime wedges.

Notes

To save time, purchase a package of coleslaw mix at the grocery store, rather than shredding fresh cabbage. You can also purchase pre-made tostada shells on the Mexican aisle.
About tomatoes: I like to purchase Cherub brand tomatoes. Cherubs are a variety of grape tomatoes which have a stronger outer skin and meatier, less watery flesh. They are easier to slice for salads, hold up better during cooking or roasting and are reliable year round with their mild, sweet flavor.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 1044mg | Potassium: 485mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 618IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 2mg