Memorial Day marks the start of the grilling and BBQ season. Instead of the same ol’ same old how about starting the season off with a bang? These grilled shrimp are perfect for tacos, skewers or in this recipe for tostadas!

Blackened Shrimp Tostadas

• Ingredients
• 1 lb shrimp (deveined and shelled)
• 1/2 tsp Chef Cherie’s Italian Blackening Seasoning
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• 2 tbsps olive oil
• 1 can refried beans
• 8 corn tortillas  
• 1 avocado
• 1/2 cup tomatoes (chopped)
• 2 lime

Directions:

1. Combine the dry ingredients in a small bowl. Toss the shrimp in the seasoning in a large plastic bag. Set aside.
2. Chop your tomatoes, green onions, avocado, and limes for garnishes and set aside.
3. Oil grill grate to prevent shrimp from sticking.
4. Place shrimp on grill and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. *
5. Turn and continue grilling for 30 seconds 
6. Test for doneness by cutting a shrimp in half. It should be pink all around and opaque through the middle.
7. Heat the refried beans in a small sauce pan on the stove or microwave them until warm.
8. Assemble by covering each tostada with a spoonful of warm refried beans, shrimp, and the rest of your fixings.
9. If you would like to make homemade tostadas just heat a large skillet over medium heat with just enough oil to lightly cover the bottom of the pan. Heat 2 or 3 corn tortillas for approximately 3 minutes on each side until golden and crisp. Lightly salt them if you wish.
10. Making the tostadas instead of using the store bought version makes this a bit longer to prepare, but it is worth the extra effort!

 

*How to Grill Shrimp

Recipe & Tostada picture inspired by – Yummly – Cajun Shrimp Tostadas