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Chipotle Shrimp Tostadas

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Chipotle Shrimp Tostada | lecremedelacrumb.com
A flavor explosion in the form of these easy, Chipotle Shrimp Tostadas! Ready in less than 30 minutes, these tasty, layered tostadas are a crowd pleaser and completely customizable with any of your favorite toppings. 
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
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Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings:4 people

Ingredients

  • 4 8-inch Flour Tortillas
  • 1 15-ounce can Refried Beans
  • 4 cups finely chopped romaine , or iceberg lettuce
  • ½ pound small shrimp, peeled de-veined and tails removed
  • 2 teaspoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 15-ounce can yellow corn, drained
  • ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 4-ounce can diced jalapenos
  • Ortega Smoky Chipotle Taco Sauce to taste
  • chopped cilantro, for topping
  • 1 avocado, mashed, optional

Instructions

  • Stir together chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt and pepper. Toss shrimp with the oil, then sprinkle seasoning blend over the shrimp and toss to coat. Sauté shrimp in a large skillet over medium-high heat 4-6 minutes until opaque and cooked through. 
  • Assemble tostadas with tortillas on the bottom and spread refried beans over the tortilla. Top with chopped lettuce, shrimp, corn, jalapenos, tomatoes, cilantro, mashed avocado (optional) and drizzle with taco sauce just before serving. 

Notes

Alternate protein: swap out shrimp for chicken, pork, or steak!

Nutrition

Calories: 172 kcal, Carbohydrates: 17 g, Protein: 14 g, Fat: 5 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 143 mg, Sodium: 659 mg, Potassium: 151 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 2 g, Vitamin A: 243 IU, Vitamin C: 7 mg, Calcium: 120 mg, Iron: 3 mg
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Author: Tiffany