Shrimp Tostadas With Corn Salsa

Name: Shrimp Tostadas With Corn Salsa
Ingredients: 3 tomatoes, seeded and diced finely*; 2 ears corn, kernels removed; 1/2 white onion, chopped finely; 1 jalapeño, minced; 1 large avocado, diced finely; juice of 1 lime; 1/4 cup cilantro leaves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; vegetable oil, for frying; 6 corn tortillas; 1 1/2 cup flour; 1 pound extra-large (26-30 per pound) peeled and deveined shrimp, rinsed and tails removed; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded; 6 sprig cilantro, for garnish; 1 lime, cut into 6 wedges, for garnish

Heather Christo|Feb. 2, 2012 5:22 pm EST

3.7 (3 ratings)

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Shrimp tostadas are the perfect weeknight meal, or great for easy entertaining! Obviously, feel free to take liberties with the salsa depending on what is available to you — I also think it would be great with additions such as tomatillos or bell peppers. Let those crispy hot shrimp speak for themselves while smothered in fresh corn, tomatoes, and creamy avocado, all while spritzed in sour lime juice... Mmm... Pass the tostadas!

Servings

6

Ingredients

3 tomatoes, seeded and diced finely*
2 ears corn, kernels removed
1/2 white onion, chopped finely
1 jalapeño, minced
1 large avocado, diced finely
juice of 1 lime
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
vegetable oil, for frying
6 corn tortillas
1 1/2 cup flour
1 pound extra-large (26-30 per pound) peeled and deveined shrimp, rinsed and tails removed
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
6 sprig cilantro, for garnish
1 lime, cut into 6 wedges, for garnish

Directions

Combine all of the ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and set aside.
In a large pan, heat about ½-inch vegetable oil over medium heat. When the oil is hot, fry the corn tortillas until golden on each side, about 1-2 minutes per side, then drain on paper towels.
When you have fried all of the tortillas, add a few more tablespoons vegetable oil to the same pan and place back over medium heat. Place the flour in a bowl or shallow dish and dredge the shrimp. Gently place the shrimp in the pan, about 6-8 at a time (but do not overcrowd the shrimp).
When the shrimp have turned slightly pink and golden on the outside and opaque in the center, they are done. They should be nice and crispy. Drain them on a paper towel. Season with the salt and cayenne.
To assemble the tostadas, pile the shredded lettuce on 6 plates. Place the crispy fried tortillas over the top of the lettuce. Spoon about ¼ cup of the salsa over each tortilla. Divide the shrimp among the 6 tortillas (it should be about 5 shrimp per tortilla). Spoon another 2-3 tablespoons salsa over each serving and garnish with the cilantro and lime wedges.