Hot-Honey Shrimp Tostadas
Hot-Honey Shrimp Tostadas are a delightful fusion of sweet and spicy flavors, perfect for any occasion. These crispy tostadas are topped with juicy shrimp glazed in hot honey, creamy avocado slices, and fresh cilantro for a burst of color and taste. Ideal for summer BBQs or cozy evenings at home, this dish promises to impress your guests and keep them coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (2 tostadas each) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 tostada shells
- 1/4 cup hot honey
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients to streamline the cooking process.
- In a bowl, toss shrimp with minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook shrimp for 3–4 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Drizzle cooked shrimp with hot honey and toss gently to coat.
- On each tostada shell, layer sliced avocado and top with hot-honey shrimp. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tostadas (200g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: For added crunch, crisp up tostada shells in the oven before assembly. Substitute shrimp with grilled chicken or roasted vegetables for variations. Leftover shrimp can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.