Prawn tostadas

 Here’s a fresh, flavorful Prawn Tostadas recipe — crisp tortillas topped with juicy prawns, creamy avocado, and zesty lime. Perfect for a quick meal or a light dinner 🌮🦐

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🦐 Prawn Tostadas Recipe

Ingredients (serves 4)

For the prawns:

• 400 g (about 1 lb) prawns, peeled and deveined

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• ½ tsp smoked paprika (or chili powder)

• ½ tsp cumin

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Juice of ½ lime

For the toppings:

• 1 avocado, sliced or mashed

• ½ small red onion, finely diced

• 1 small tomato, diced (or a handful of cherry tomatoes, chopped)

• Fresh cilantro (optional)

• 1 small chili or jalapeño, finely chopped (optional for heat)

• Lime wedges, for serving

For the tostadas:

• 4 corn tortillas (or small flour tortillas)

• Oil for frying or brushing

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Instructions

1. Make the tostadas

   • Heat a bit of oil in a pan over medium heat.

   • Fry each tortilla for 30–45 seconds per side, until crisp and golden.

   • Drain on paper towels.
     (Or bake: brush with oil and bake at 200°C / 400°F for 5–7 minutes per side.)

2. Cook the prawns

   • In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

   • Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

   • Add prawns, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.

   • Cook 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through.

   • Squeeze lime juice over them.

3. Assemble

   • Spread avocado on each crispy tostada.

   • Top with diced onion, tomato, and prawns.

   • Garnish with cilantro, chili, and a squeeze of lime.

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🌶️ Optional extras

• Add a drizzle of chipotle mayo or sour cream.

• Sprinkle with crumbled feta or cotija cheese.

• Add shredded lettuce or cabbage for crunch.