Easy Prawn Tostadas With Guacamole, Salsa And Cheese
Fresh, easy, zesty and indulgent tostadas topped with prawns or shrimp will make a weeknight meal feel like a celebration. Lighter than tacos but just as satisfying. All the components can be made ahead for quick assembly at dinner time. Don't be daunted by the long ingredient list, many of the ingredients are repeated in multiple components. Serves 4 as a main course or 8 as an appetizer.
Servings: 4
Calories: 455kcal
Ingredients
- 8 corn tostadas
- ¾ cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese
- ½ cup cilantro for garnish
Pickled Onions
- ½ cup red onion, sliced into thin rounds
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar or enough to cover the onion slices
Tomato Salsa
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup finely diced red onion
- 1 small jalapeno, finely diced
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ tsp salt
Guacamole
- 1 large avocado or 2 small-medium avocados
- ¼ cup finely diced sweet onion
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Prawns
- 1 lb prawns, shelled
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- If your tostadas need crisping, preheat your oven to 350°F and once preheated, place the tostadas on a baking sheet and into the oven for 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Pickled Onions
- Place the sliced onions in a small bowl and cover them with the red wine vinegar. Let sit for at least an hour, and up to overnight in the fridge. Drain right before serving.
Tomato Salsa
- Combine the chopped tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice and salt in a medium bowl and toss well. Cover and set aside for up to 6 hours before serving.
Guacamole
- Scoop the avocado flesh into a bowl with the finely diced onion, salt and pepper. Mash well, then add the lime juice and stir well. Cover and set aside up to 3 hours ahead.
Prawns + Tostada Assembly
- Toss the prawns with the olive oil, Old Bay, taco seasoning and salt. Heat and large non-stick pan over high heat. Once hot, add the prawns, tossing until cooked (if using raw prawns), about 2-3 minutes, or until hot (if using precooked prawns), about 1-2 minutes.
- Place tostadas on plates or a serving board and top with guacamole, salsa, prawns, crumbled cheese and pickled onions. Or place everything on the table and let everyone serve themselves!
Notes
For a less spicy salsa, swap the jalapeno for ¼ cup of finely diced green bell pepper.
Nutrition
Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 159mg | Sodium: 1919mg | Potassium: 706mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 727IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 262mg | Iron: 2mg