Dinner for 8
Shrimp Tostadas
Crisp tostadas hold warm refried beans, seasoned shrimp, melted cheese, and a fresh corn avocado topping.
Typical price
$8.33for 4 servings
$2.08 per serving$8.33 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 20 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Corn kernels$0.09/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $0.22Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 0.1 lb | $0.15Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.78Typical price |
| Avocados$1.29 each typical | 1 | $1.29Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Shrimp$7.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $7.99Typical price |
| Taco shells$0.25 each typical | 8 | $2.00Typical price |
| Refried beans$0.10/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.50Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.80Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $16.66 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup corn
- 1/3 cup red onion
- 1 large tomato
- 1 avocado
- 2 tbsp cilantro
- 1 lime
- 1 lb medium uncooked shrimp
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 8 tostadas
- 1 can (15 oz) old el paso black refried beans
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mexican blend cheese
Steps
- Mix the corn, red onion, tomato, avocado, cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl.
- Heat the refried beans in a small saucepan over medium-low heat for 5 minutes.
- Toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the shrimp in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes, turning once, until opaque and 145 F.
- Spread the beans over the tostadas, add the shrimp and cheese, and top with the corn mixture.
Swaps
- Shrimp for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $1.00/lb less at typical prices
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
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