Lemon Garlic Shrimp Tostada

Name: Lemon Garlic Shrimp Tostada
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 4 tostadas
Ingredients: 1/2 pound large uncooked shrimp; 1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic; 1/4 cup olive oil; juice from 1 lemon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 baked tostadas; 1 avocado, diced; 1 large tomato, diced; 1 15 ounce can of black beans, cooked (add a pinch of salt to the beans)

October 14, 2013

Today is a VERY special day! A big group of wonderful and talented bloggers are celebrating for ONE special lady. Liz from the Lemon Bowl is expecting a little boy very soon and we are having a party today in honor of her little man. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Liz at several food conferences and she is one amazing lady. The food she cooks is healthy and is always full of flavor.

I made lemon garlic shrimp tostadas in honor of her “lemon” website. The best part about these tasty and simple tacos is that they are relatively healthy. Everyone knows that I have an obsession with Mexican food, and I mean a HUGE OBSESSION so I was right at home with this recipe!

Since I started to watch what I eat I thought I would incorporate Mexican food into a healthy meal. Shrimp with cheese on a hard baked taco?!?

SOLD!

This shrimp marinade was so good that I’m going to make it again for a pasta dish. A healthy pasta dish of course.

Now I love a good flour tortilla. In fact I think that is my sole reason for falling for this type of cuisine. I can never pass up a good homemade one that is right off the stove. The only problem is that they are not kind to your body. For this reason I decided to make this dish with a BAKED tostada instead of a rolled up fajita. The crunch with all of the toppings is going to have you coming back for another.

ENJOY – Meagan

Yield: 4 tostadas

Lemon Garlic Shrimp Tostada

Cook Time 8 minutes

Total Time 8 minutes

Ingredients

1/2 pound large uncooked shrimp
1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
juice from 1 lemon
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 baked tostadas
1 avocado, diced
1 large tomato, diced
1 15 ounce can of black beans, cooked (add a pinch of salt to the beans)

Instructions

In a large bowl add the garlic, olive oil, lemon and salt. Stir with a spoon and then add the shrimp. Cover with saran wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours.

Place a large skillet on medium heat and add the shrimp. Cook 3-4 minutes on each side or until done. Remove from skillet and set aside.

To make the tostada top with black beans, avocado, tomatoes and shrimp. Place about 2 teaspoons of shredded monterey jack cheese on top of each tostada.

Please check out these other great recipes in honor of Liz’s Baby Shower!

Appetizers

Whipped Feta Spread with Lemon, Garlic & Rosemary by Miss in the Kitchen
Cauliflower Mashed “Potatoes” in a Lemon Cup with Smoked Paprika by Climbing Grier Mountain
Lemon Basil Bruschetta by Dine & Dish
Chipotle Sweet Potato Fries w/ Lemon Basil Aioli by What’s Gaby Cooking
Lemon Garlic Herb Marinated Olives by Sarah’s Cucina Bella
Kalamata Olive and Feta Dip with Baked Lemon Pepper Pita Chips by Aggie’s Kitchen
Creamy Asparagus Guacamole by The Healthy Apple

Beverages

Sparkling Honey Rosemary Lemonade by Nutmeg Nanny
Basil Hibiscus Lemonade by Fabtastic Eats
Jam Mocktails: Lemon & Pineapple by Cooking with Books
Lemon Jalapeno Spritzers by Bev Cooks
Sparkling Blackberry Lemonade by Crumbs and Chaos
Limonana (Middle Eastern Frozen Mint Lemonade) by An Edible Mosaic
Tipsy Lemonade Iced Tea by Family Fresh Cooking

Salads

Kale Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing by Thrifty Veggie Mama
Lemon Quinoa Salad with Pistachios & Sun-Dried Tomatoes by Cookin’ Canuck
Greek Salad with Garlic-Lemon Vinaigrette by Gimme Some Oven
Pear Quinoa Salad by Reluctant Entertainer
Lemon Avocado Salad Dressing by The Lean Green Bean
Lemony Spinach & Tomato Quinoa Salad by MomAdvice
Herbed Calamari Salad with Preserved Lemons by Everyday Maven

Main Dish

Italian Lemon Roast Chicken Pot by Eat2Gather
Roasted Lemon Garlic Cocktail Shrimp by Simply Scratch
Lemon Garlic Shrimp Tostada by A Zesty Bite
Lemon Pepper Shrimp Linguine by Taste and Tell
Salmon with Lemon Herb Butter by Handle the Heat
Lemon Chicken Stew by FoodieCrush
Chicken Saltimbocca with Lemon Cream Sauce and Olive Orzo by Baker by Nature

Desserts

Honey Lemon Shortbread Cookies by Rachel Cooks
Lemon Blueberry Macarons by Chocolate & Carrots
Lemon Glazed Cookies by A Cedar Spoon
Healthier Lemon Bars by Texanerin Baking
Lemon Sugar Cookies by What Megan’s Making
Light Lemon Mousse by Country Cleaver
Lemon Sugar Cookie Sandwiches by i am baker
Mini Lemon Cheesecakes with Gingersnap Crust by The Law Student’s Wife
Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Chips by Seeded at the Table

-Meagan

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Caroline @ chocolate & carrots
October 14th, 2013 at 5:45 am

Meagan, these look great! Such a great flavor combination. 🙂 It was a pleasure bringing goodies to Liz’s shower with you!
azestybite
October 14th, 2013 at 8:54 pm

Thanks so much Caroline!
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen
October 14th, 2013 at 6:20 am

I love shrimp tostadas and I will have to add black beans next time, this looks wonderful!
azestybite
October 14th, 2013 at 8:55 pm

I really likes the black beans with the shrimp. It was definitely a good choice.
Tieghan
October 14th, 2013 at 7:05 am

So much lemon going on today! These tostadas sound and look incredible!
azestybite
October 14th, 2013 at 8:56 pm

It was definitely a lemon party.
Ali @ Inspiralized
October 14th, 2013 at 8:03 am

Tostadas are ALWAYS a good idea!
Rachel Cooks
October 14th, 2013 at 8:24 am

These look so good! Yum! I am loving all of these lemon recipes 🙂
Aggie
October 14th, 2013 at 9:11 am

I have bend wanting to make some shrimp lately for an easy healthy dinner – I’m totally sold on these!! Perfect for Liz’s shower!
azestybite
October 14th, 2013 at 9:01 pm

These are perfect for a healthy dinner and exactly what I need.
Amanda
October 14th, 2013 at 9:35 am

What a wonderful recipe! I bet this would be a crowd pleaser!
azestybite
October 14th, 2013 at 9:02 pm

Thanks Amanda – already planning on making the shrimp with a pasta dish.
Megan {Country Cleaver}
October 14th, 2013 at 11:07 am

Load me up with these tostadas woman!!
azestybite
October 14th, 2013 at 9:03 pm

I can definitely load you up!
Jackie @ savoring our twenties
October 14th, 2013 at 11:34 am

So fun! I love Liz — how exciting. And these tostadas look delish.
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October 14th, 2013 at 2:27 pm

I just HAD to pin these for later, because they look sooo good. So glad you participated!
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Liz @ The Lemon Bowl
October 14th, 2013 at 2:56 pm

I love that I saw these on IG and wanted them before I even knew you were making them for my shower!!!!!! These look amazing girl. Thank you so much!!
Corey
October 14th, 2013 at 3:15 pm

Wow! I want some right now. This looks great!
azestybite
October 14th, 2013 at 9:03 pm

You are always welcome at my home! 🙂
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Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain
October 14th, 2013 at 7:10 pm

Dude, these are going to be made!! I seriously just jazzed hands!! Love the tostada version!
Julie @ Table for Two
October 14th, 2013 at 7:26 pm

Ohhh I adore these! They’re the perfect portion-size and the lemon-garlic flavor is my favorite on shrimp!
Julia
October 14th, 2013 at 8:22 pm

Beautiful tostadas!! The flavors look like go awesome together!
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October 14th, 2013 at 10:55 pm

I LOVE THESE! Tostada are my weakness! There’s just something about eating with my fingers! Beautiful shots too my friend! LOVE!
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Faith (An Edible Mosaic)
October 15th, 2013 at 12:14 am

I love the fresh, bright flavors in this dish! So pretty and perfect for a baby shower!
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October 15th, 2013 at 8:39 am

Oh my word!! How delicious are these?!
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Erin @ Texanerin Baking
October 15th, 2013 at 1:09 pm

Ooh, giiirl. These are some awesome pictures! 🙂

And now I finally know what a tostada is. Thanks for the schooling. 😉
Deborah
October 16th, 2013 at 1:02 am

We are tostada lovers at our house, and I’m dying to try your version!!
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October 17th, 2013 at 9:26 pm

Oh these would just hit the spot! I do love a good tostada!!
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September 7th, 2018 at 12:20 pm

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