30-Minute Mango Shrimp Tostadas
30-Minute Mango Shrimp Tostadas are a vibrant, flavorful dish that marries sweet mangoes with succulent shrimp atop crispy tostada shells. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, these tostadas are quick to prepare and offer a delightful taste of summer in every bite. The tangy mango salsa elevates this dish, making it not just a meal but an experience that transports you to a beachside fiesta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 ripe mangoes, diced
- 8 corn tostada shells
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry. Dice the mango and chop the red onion.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook shrimp until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, combine diced mango, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice to create the salsa.
- Assemble by layering cooked shrimp on each tostada shell followed by generous spoonfuls of the mango salsa.
- Add optional avocado slices for extra creaminess.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tostadas (200g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: Swap shrimp for chicken or black beans for a vegetarian option. Add jalapeños for extra heat if desired. For best flavor, use ripe mangoes and ensure shrimp is fully thawed before cooking.