Name: Easy Chipotle Shrimp Tostadas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: tacos
Ingredients: 12 corn tortillas; Oil spray; 1 lb of large shrimp, cleaned and deveined, tails off; 1-2 Chipotle Peppers in adobo, minced, plus sauce; 1 clove of garlic, minced; 1 Tsp Sazón*; 1 Tbsp neutral oil; 2 Cans of black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 clove of garlic, smashed; 1 Tsp Sazón*; 1 Tsp dried thyme; Kosher salt to taste; Shredded romaine lettuce; Pico de Gallo (tomato salsa); Sour Cream

These Easy Chipotle Shrimp Tostadas are layered over creamy beans, crunchy tortillas and bursting with smokey spicy chipotle flavor. Keeping Frozen shrimp in your freezer not only make this perfect for quick weeknights meals, its also impressive enough for super casual impromptu shindigs. #pantrymealwins!

ingredients for assembling chipotle shrimp tostadas . white bowl with red shrimp in the center on Frame. four small bowls around it. on a bronze like surface

Mise En Place for Easy Chipotle Shrimp Tostadas:

Equipment:

Large saute pan
Small sauce pot
Sheet pans
Mixing bowl
Wooden spoon
Blender
Cutting board and knife

Ingredients:

Corn tortillas
Large Shrimp
Chipotle peppers in adobo
Sazón
Garlic
Canned black beans
Dried thyme
Lettuce
Pico de gallo – homemade or store bought
Kosher salt
Evoo
Oil spray – optional

white bowl with shrimp and red sauce, a bottle with red powder, a pot with black beans and water, fried tortillas on the top left of the frame, all on a bronze like surface

Let’s make Easy Chipotle Shrimp Tostadas!

Prep:

First things first, affix and secure your cutting board to a flat work surface. A damp paper towel underneath will do the trick. I like to do knife work first 😉 Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.

Mince your chipotle peppers, reserve about 1 tbsp of the sauce. Mince the garlic for the marinade and smash the garlic for the beans.

Marinate the shrimp: add the clean shrimp to a bowl and throw in the minced chipotle, chipotle sauce , minced garlic and sazon. Set aside

Open the cans of beans, drain and rinse and set aside.

Cook:

Lightly oil the tortillas with the spray or extra virgin olive oil. Bake them in batches for 8-10 minutes. Turning them halfway through. They should be a nutty golden color. Transfer them to another sheet pan when done.

Add the beans, dried thyme, smashed garlic and sazón to a small pot and just enough water to cover the beans. Place over medium heat on the stove and simmer for 10 minutes.

Place your saute pan over medium high heat, add the oil. When hot, saute the shrimp till they are a nice pink and cooked through – about 5 minutes. Set aside

When the beans cool a little, transfer to a blender using a slotted spoon. Season with a dash of salt. Blend till smooth. adjust seasoning with more salt, if needed.

Eat:

Serve this with shredded romaine lettuce, a little sour cream and of course Pico de Gallo (tomato salsa). Store bought salsa is fine but if you have the time I suggest making your own.

three tostadas on a bronze sheet pan on a bronze surface

two tostadas on a bronze sheet pan on a bronze surface

FAQ’s

How do I know which shrimp are large?

Shrimp are categorized by weight. Large shrimp are usually labeled as 16/20, meaning there are 16-20 shrimp in one pound. Read more about shrimp sizing from The Kitchn.

What are chipotles in Adobo and where can I find them?

Chipotles in adobo are smoked jalapenos packed in with a smoky and spicy sauce made up of tomato, vinegar, garlic and spices. You can find them in the hispanic/Latino section of the supermarket or your friendly neighborhood bodega 😉

What is sazón and where can I find it?

Sazon is a staple in most hispanic households. It’s a blend of spices made up of cumin, garlic, onion, oregano, and salt. Some have achiote, which makes it red. There are alot of brands and can be found in most every supermarket in the spice aisle. You can buy it online as well.