Name: Chipotle Shrimp Tostadas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 15 frozen shrimp; 3 corn tortillas; 1/4 cup refried beans; 1/2 cup shredded iceberg lettuce; 1 tbsp cilantro; 1 tbsp avocado oil; 1 tsp chipotle powder; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp sea salt; 1/4 tsp cumin; 1/4 tsp black pepper; for the creamy cilantro sauce:; 1/3 cup plain yogurt; 2 tsp olive oil; 1/3 cup cilantro, packed; 1 garlic clove; 1 tbsp water; 1/4 tsp sea salt

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I love a good easy weeknight dinner and these Chipotle Shrimp Tostadas are so easy to make and perfect for a quick meal! These pack a flavor punch and come together in less than 30 minutes!

One of my go-to’s for an easy dinner during the week is a version of a tostada! There are so many ways to switch them up with different protein and toppings. A staple in my freezer is a bag of shrimp! I like to get the Argentinian shrimp from Trader Joe’s and always use these to quickly defrost for a quick and easy meal.

These Chipotle Shrimp Tostadas make for an easy weeknight dinner that’s packed with flavor and so simple too! Don’t want to do a tostada? Try this in a bowl or tacos.

Table of Contents

What you need to make Chipotle Shrimp Tostadas:

Shrimp
Corn tortillas
Refried Beans
Iceberg lettuce
Tomatoes
Cilantro
Chipotle Powder
Garlic Powder
Cumin
Sea Salt
Black Pepper

What you need for creamy cilantro sauce:

Cilantro
Plain Greek Yogurt
Olive Oil
Garlic clove
Sea Salt
Water

How to make these tostadas:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Bake corn tortilla for 10 minutes. Flipping half way.
Defrost shrimp. Lay on paper towel and pat completely dry.
Mix together seasonings in a small bowl. Add to shrimp and mix to completely coat.
Add avocado oil to a non stick pan to heat.
Once heated, add shrimp. Cook on both sides until fully cooked through.
Heat up refried beans.
Add all sauce ingredients to a blender to blend.
Assemble tostada with refried beans, shredded lettuce, shrimp, tomatoes, cilantro and creamy cilantro dressing.
Enjoy!

How to store your leftovers:

These will be best to enjoy after making, but if you do have any leftovers it is best to store them in a sealed container in the fridge. I like using these containers for easy fridge storage!

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FAQs:

Can I use a different sauce?

Yes! You can easily sub this creamy cilantro sauce for any of your choosing! I recommend a creamy light dressing on top.

Can I meal prep any of these ingredients?

While most of these ingredients are best to serve right away, you can go ahead and prepare the sauce to have ready! It’s also great on bowls and other One Balanced Life recipes too!

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