Shrimp Tostadas with Spicy Avocado Crema Recipe

Shrimp Tostadas with Spicy Avocado Crema

Original Recipe: runningtothekitchen.com

INGREDIENTS – Spicy shrimp tostadas:

• 6 corn tortillas (lower carb, substitute Siete brand almond flour tortillas or similar low carb tortillas)
• 24 large shrimp, peeled & deveined
• 3-4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• juice of 1/2 a lime
• salt & pepper
• 1 scallion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
• 3/4 cup red cabbage, finely shredded

INGREDIENTS – Avocado crema:

• 1/2 avocado
• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 small jalapeno, seeds removed
• juice of 1/2 a lime
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

DIRECTIONS:

Shrimp Tostadas

1. In a small bowl combine shrimp, paprika, cumin, chili powder, and a pinch of salt & pepper. Set aside.
2. In a medium skillet over medium-high heat add 1/2 a tablespoon of olive oil and pan fry each tortilla, adding another 1/2 tablespoon of oil with each tostada. You just want to crisp them up on each side.
3. Set tortillas aside and saute shrimp in the same skillet with the lime juice until they just turn pink on each side, about 3 minutes total.
4. Toss the cabbage with the remaining 1/2 tbsp of olive oil.

Spicy Avocado Crema

1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.

To Assemble

1. To assemble tostadas start with avocado sauce on the bottom, then cabbage, shrimp and top with scallion and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts:

Serving size – 2

• Carbohydrates – 47g
• Protein – 42g
• Fat– 31g fat
• Calories – 643 kcal

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