Best Tostadas de Camaron (Battered Fried Shrimp Tostadas)

These Tostadas de Camaron (Battered Fried Shrimp Tostadas) are hyper delicious and ultra satisfying for any tostada craving! Topped with shredded lettuce and chopped cilantro.  Then finished off with a delectable Jalapeño Tartar Sauce, hyper tasty Tomatillo Pico de Gallo and lime juice! 

These Tostadas de Camaron (Shrimp Tostadas) are just absolutely delicious! They’re perfect as a hearty snack, weekend meal and perfect for a tostada party.

Gather a few friends and set up a tostada bar station! Surround a table with plenty of toppings and be ready to feed and entertain a crowd completely stress free!

What are Tostadas?

Tostadas are a Mexican classic that have always had a very close and dear place in my heart.  And If somehow you have never had them or come across a delicious tostada, then your palate and eyes are surely bound to be opened after you make these! 

Tostadas are basically a flattened crispy taco layered with delicious toppings. 

Anything from ground beef, shredded beef or chicken, seafood, or made completely vegetarian.  The possibilities here are endless!

Then topped with more delicious toppings! Some of the basics include tomatoes, shredded lettuce and sliced onions.

Lastly, a tostada is always topped with a savory sauce!

All these yummy ingredients put together enhance the flavor of a tostada as a whole!

Absolute yum and so versatile!

Here are Other Delicious Tostada Recipes for Even More Inspiration!

Shrimp Ceviche Tostadas

Tilapia Ceviche Tostadas

Caulifower Ceviche Tostadas

Avocado and Chipotle Mushroom Tostadas

Lobster Po Boy Tostadas

Vegetarian Tostadas with Corn Pico de Gallo

Chicken Verde Tostadas

Smoky Black Bean Avocado Tostadas

Tinga Tostadas 

Although these tostadas de camaron require a little bit of prep time, I promise they’re totally worth it! Once the shrimps are done, it’s a breeze.  The sauces are really easy and quickly prepared.  Plus you may even have some leftover sauce to save for more tostadas duing the week!

So all in all, you’re looking at about an hour between prepping, cooking and assembly of tostadas. 

It takes me longer to prepare my Arroz con Pollo (Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice) and my Habicuelas Guisadas (Puerto Rican Stewed Beans)! 😄

Ingredients to Make Tostadas de Camaron

Shrimps and Batter

• jumbo shrimp
• paprika
• garlic cloves
• flour
• water
• egg
• salt and pepper to taste
• olive oil
• corn tortillas or pre-made tostada shells
• vegetable or corn oil for frying
• lime wedges for serving

Toppings for Tostadas

• shredded lettuce
• chopped cilantro
• sprinkled lime juice

Jalapeño Tartar Sauce

• mayo
• pickled chopped jalapeños + brine
• scallions
• lime juice
• cilantro
• salt and pepper

Tomatillo Pico de Gallo

• tomatillos
• onion
• serrano or jalapeño pepper
• cilantro
• lime
• salt

How to Make Tostadas de Camaron

First begin with the shrimps.

For this step, follow my recipe for Camarones Empanizados (Battered Fried Shrimp)

Season shrimps, set aside in refrigerator, do not cook yet.

While shrimps are seasoning, prepare the Tomatillo Pico de Gallo and Jalapeño Tartar Sauce.

Tomatillo Pico de Gallo

1. De-husk and rinse the tomatillos. Cut out stem area with a knife. 
2. Rinse and twist off the bottom part of the cilantro stems.
3. Rinse and de-stem serrano or jalapeño pepper. 
4. Chop the tomatillos, onion, pepper and cilantro and place all in a mixing bowl.
5. Add salt and lime juice to bowl and stir well. Done. Set aside.

Jalapeño Tartar Sauce

For the Jalapeño Tartar Sauce

1. Rinse scallions and cilantro.
2. Chop the scallions, pickled jalapeños and cilantro.
3. Combine mayo, a little bit of the brine from the pickled jalapeños, chopped jalapeños, scallions, cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper. Stir well. Done. Set aside.  

Now finish preparing and cooking shrimps. (Continue to follow my Camarones Empanizados recipe)

Once shrimps are cooked and drained, it is time to make the tostada shells.

To Make Tostada Shells

1. To make homemade tostada shells, simply add a tablespoon of oil to a skillet and heat over medium heat.  
2. Add one or two corn tortillas at a time and brown on both sides until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
3. Let sit for a few minutes and the tortillas will harden.

Now it is Time to Assemble the Tostadas

Place 3 or 4 jumbo shrimps on each tostada, add the shredded lettuce, extra cilantro, tomatillo pico de gallo,  jalapeño tartar sauce and sprinkle the top with some lime juice.

Serve immediately with extra lime wedges.

Time to enjoy these hyper yummy tostadas de camaron.

Additional Ideas for Sauces

Avocado Tartar Sauce

Super Easy Jalapeño Salsa

Creamy Sour Cream Salsa Verde Sauce

Avocado Salsa Verde

Tomato Jalapeño Salsa

Habanero Tomatillo Salsa

Avocado Cilantro Sauce

Authentic Mexican Guacamole Recipe

You will also find 3 other delicious toppings in my Chips and Dip recipe. 

Having a Tostada Party?

A Few Tips to Consider…

• Season meat or seafood the night before for extra yummy well infused meat or seafood.
• Cut and chop all your toppings for ease and simplicity.
• Prepare tostada shells.
• Prepare all the savory sauces in advance and refrigerate. 

Do all these steps ahead of time and your tostada party will come together in no time!  Allowing for a truly simple and stressed free gathering!

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