Description
Bang Bang Shrimp Tostadas are crispy corn tortillas layered with creamy guacamole, spicy-sweet bang bang shrimp, and fresh pico de gallo. This dish delivers bold flavors and a satisfying mix of textures in a fun, easy-to-assemble meal.
Ingredients
340 g raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup buttermilk
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
¾ cup cornstarch
Neutral oil (canola) for frying
2 avocados
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ onion, diced
1 Roma tomato, diced
1 jalapeño, minced
Handful of cilantro, minced
Juice of 1 lime
2 Roma tomatoes, diced (pico)
½ red bell pepper, diced
½ onion, diced (pico)
2 garlic cloves, minced (pico)
Handful of cilantro, minced (pico)
Juice of 1 lime (pico)
8 corn tortillas
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sweet chili sauce
1 Tbsp sriracha
Instructions
- Fry or bake tortillas until crisp and set aside.
- Marinate shrimp in buttermilk, spices, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare guacamole by mashing avocados with garlic, onion, tomato, jalapeño, cilantro, lime, salt, and pepper.
- Mix pico ingredients: tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, garlic, cilantro, lime, salt, and pepper.
- Coat shrimp in cornstarch and fry until golden and crispy, about 2 minutes per side.
- Mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha. Toss ¾ of the sauce with shrimp.
- Assemble tostadas: spread guacamole, top with shrimp, pico de gallo, and drizzle extra sauce. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For less heat, reduce or omit sriracha.
- Use store-bought guacamole or pico to save time.
- Best served fresh—shrimp and tortillas may lose crispness if stored.
- Swap shrimp for tofu or cauliflower for a vegetarian version.
- Add shredded cabbage or pickled onions for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tostadas
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 155mg