California Avocado Shrimp Tostadas

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Total Time: 10 min

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Cook Time: 10 min

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Serves: 4

Ingredients
Instructions

4 small corn tortillas 1/2 cup grape seed oil 3 ripe, Fresh California Avocados , seeded, peeled and diced 3 Tbsp. chopped chives 1 lime, juiced 1 cup refried beans 4 ears of corn, grilled and kernels removed 1/2 lb. medium sized shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 tsp. cayenne pepper 1 tsp. garlic powder As needed Salt and pepper to taste

In a skillet, heat the grapeseed oil over medium high heat until almost smoking. Add the tortillas into the oil, one at a time, and fry on each side for about 1-2 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove with tongs and set aside to dry on a paper towel. Repeat process with other corn tortillas.
In a small bowl, mash the avocado, chives and lime juice together with a fork, season with salt and pepper and set aside.
Toss the shrimp with the cayenne and garlic powder as well as salt and pepper. Saute in a medium skillet with 2 Tbsp. of grapeseed oil for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and cooked.
Spread 1/4 cup of refried beans on top of each tortilla.
Sprinkle on the charred corn.
Spread a layer of the mashed avocado chive mixture on top.
Top with the red bell pepper.
Finish with a few shrimp.
Season with salt and pepper if needed.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Did You Know?

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