Easy shrimp and zucchini tostadas make for a light, delicious and satisfying meal that is ready in less than 30 minutes, yet special enough for guests. Tostadas are a great example of how fresh and easy Mexican recipes can be.

“Tostada” which literally translates to “toasted,” is used in Mexican cooking to describe a flat or bowl shaped tortilla that is either fried or toasted.

Tostadas were originally developed by thrifty Mexican home cooks as a way to use up stale tortillas. Cheese, beans, rice, meat, and/or vegetables were spread onto the stale tortillas and served like an “open face” taco.

Either corn or flour tortillas can be used to make tostadas. This recipe for easy shrimp and zucchini tostadas calls for flour tortillas, but feel free to substitute corn if you prefer.

Easy Shrimp and Zucchini Tostadas Recipe

4 flour tortillas (8-inch)
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese (1 cup)
1 garlic clove, minced
2 medium zucchini quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 pound large peeled and deveined shrimp
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
½ cup sour cream
3 scallions, thinly sliced

Preheat the oven to 475 degrees. Arrange the tortillas on two baking sheets. Brush tortillas with 1 tablespoon of the oil. Sprinkle the cheese and bake until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes.

While tostadas are baking get the shrimp and zucchini started. In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and zucchini. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until the zucchini begins to get tender, about 2 to 4 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook stirring frequently, until the shrimp become opaque and are cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the lime juice and remove pan from the heat.

To serve, place a tostada on each plate and top with the shrimp and zucchini mixture. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with scallions

Makes 4 easy shrimp and zucchini tostadas

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