Chipotle-Lime Shrimp Tostadas
Chipotle-Lime Shrimp Tostadas stack crunchy shells with creamy refried black beans, juicy shrimp, and a tangy chipotle-lime slaw. Each bite balances smoky heat, bright citrus, and cool crema, with queso fresco and cilantro for freshness. Perfect for a casual weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend gathering.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chipotle-Lime Shrimp Tostadas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 27
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 65
- Inflammatory
- 69
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, minced chipotle peppers, lime juice, honey, avocado oil, 1 teaspoon cumin, and salt to taste for the slaw. Stir until well mixed. Add the shredded cabbage and toss to coat. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- 2
In a large skillet, combine water, sofrito base, and cayenne pepper for the slaw. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Add the shrimp to the boiling liquid, return to a boil, and cook until the shrimp turn white and peachy-pink and form a C shape, 3 to 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon or spider, remove the shrimp from the cooking liquid immediately.
- 3
Position an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the broiler. Line a baking tray with aluminum foil.
- 4
In a bowl, stir together refried beans, smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, and garlic granules for the tostadas. Spread the bean mixture on each tostada shell, 1 to 2 tablespoons per tostada or to taste. Sprinkle queso fresco crumbles evenly over each tostada. Arrange the tostadas in a single layer on the prepared baking tray.
- 5
Broil under the preheated broiler until the cheese begins to melt, 1 to 2 minutes. Watch carefully so the tostada shells do not burn.
- 6
Place about 1/2 cup of the prepared slaw on each tostada. Top with chopped cilantro to taste. Add three shrimp per tostada and drizzle crema over all. Serve with lime slices, if desired.
- Calories 721.05 kcal High 36%
- Protein 41.04 g Good Source 82%
- Carbohydrate 55.01 g 20%
- Total Fat 38.26 g High 49%
- Saturated Fat 10.34 g High 52%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 237.71 mg High 79%
- Sodium 1164.24 mg High 51%
- Dietary Fiber 10.29 g Good Source 37%
- Total Sugars 11.55 g --
- Added Sugars 2.78 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 327.41 mg Good Source 25%
- Iron 4.36 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 490.48 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 132.58 mcg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin C 21.73 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin D 0.05 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chipotle Lime Shrimp Tostadas is made with 20 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Avocado Oil, Cayenne Pepper, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 721.05 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chipotle-Lime Shrimp Tostadas made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado Oil, Cayenne Pepper, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, Fresh Cilantro, Granulated Garlic. The full list of 20 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chipotle-Lime Shrimp Tostadas?
- About 30 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 721.05 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chipotle-Lime Shrimp Tostadas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 20 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Chipotle-Lime Shrimp Tostadas healthy?
- Chipotle-Lime Shrimp Tostadas has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 721.05 calories and 41.04 g of protein, or 82% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1164.24 mg (51% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 10.34 g (52% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.78 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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