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Honey Chipotle Shrimp Tostadas

This delicious Honey Chipotle Shrimp Tostadas recipe is the perfect blend of sweet and spicy flavors that leaves you wanting more.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Servings: 5

Ingredients

Shrimp Marinade

  • 1 1/2 pounds extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup chipotle pepper sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1/2 kosher salt, adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, adjust to taste, optional

Guacamole

  • 3 medium ripe avocados
  • 1 small roma tomato, deseeded, finely diced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, deseeded and ribs removed, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • lime juice, 1 small lime (about 1 1/2 tablespoons)
  • salt to taste

Assembly

  • 5 tostadas shells
  • guacamole
  • Pico de Gallo
  • chipotle crema sauce, may substitute with preferred sauce
  • fresh cilantro, finely chopped, optional

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, add the shrimp, chipotle pepper sauce, honey, lime juice and seasonings (paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and cayenne pepper) Thoroughly mix to combine. Cover bowl and marinade the shrimp for 30 to 60 minutes in the fridge. Bring marinade shrimp to room temperature about 10 to 15 minutes before cooking.
  • Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits. Scoop the avocados out of it shell and add into a medium mixing bowl. Mash the avocados into a mostly smooth consistency with a few chunks. Next, add in the tomatoes, jalapeƱo pepper, onions, cilantro, lime juice and salt. Give the mixture a good mix. Taste guacamole and season with additional salt or lime juice as needed. Cover the top of the guacamole with a sheet of plastic wrap or parchment paper to prevent browning. Set aside.
  • In a large frying pan over medium heat, heat up some oil (about 1 tablespoon). In 2 to 3 batches, cook the shrimp for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes per side or until fully cooked. Transfer the first batch of cooked shrimp to a large plate and repeat process with remaining shrimps until it is all cooked. Set aside. (As needed, drizzle in additional oil in between batches to prevent the shrimps from sticking as it cooks.)
  • On a clean work surface or countertop, place down a tostada shell. Spoon on top of the tostada shell a portion of the guacamole (about 2 heaping tablespoons) and spread into an even layer. Add a layer of the cooked shrimp over the guacamole (about 7 to 8 shrimps). Lastly, add some pico de gallo over the shrimp and garnish with some finely chopped cilantro (optional). Repeat with remaining ingredients for a total of (5)Tostadas.
  • Serve tostadas immediately with a side of pico de gallo and any remaining guacamole. Enjoy!