Black Bean and Shrimp Tostadas

Don’t you just love it when you are the super smartest person who planned ahead and made homemade dinner so easy?!  Remember?  You made up a super big batch of the best Slow Cooker Refried Black Beans ever and now you can throw together a seemingly endless number of delicious dinners with barely any fuss!  Ummm, like these shrimp tostadas?  They look so great, right?  And? SO.  EASY.  You are so welcome.  Oh wait, and I guess you would want to know that these were indeed approved my official team of taste testers.  Otherwise known as my husband and kids.  That totally counts.

I like to make shrimp for a couple reasons.  I mean, we all know it’s quick and easy.  But the other thing?  My kids go nuts over it.  They act like I’ve done something so amazingly awesome for them whenever I make it and there is a small chance I milk that just a bit.  Someday that will catch up to me when they figure out that it’s really not hard, but for now?  I’ll just play the part of the awesome mom, thank you very much.

Maybe now I should mention how this is another of my crazy flavor combo recipes?  I can’t get over the sweet, salty and spicy combos and it comes together perfectly and easily for this dinner!  Sweet raspberry jam, spicy shrimp and garlicky black beans do the trick!

Get out there and impress! I won’t tell anyone how easy this is!

Black Bean and Shrimp Tostadas

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Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 899kcal

Author: Jennifer Draper

Ingredients

For Shrimp:

• 12 oz large peeled and deveined shrimp ((tail-off will make it easier too))
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon ancho chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro

For Tostada Shells:

• 8 corn tortillas
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• salt

For Salsa:

• 1 cup frozen corn kernels (thawed)
• 1/2 cup grape tomatoes (halved)
• 2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 jalapeño pepper (seeded and diced (or more if you like spicier))
• salt and pepper to taste

For Assembly:

• 1 cup seedless no sugar added Black Raspberry Preserves
• 2 cups refried black beans

Instructions

For shrimp:

• Melt butter in skillet over medium high heat
• Add shrimp and sprinkle with chili powder and cilantro
• Saute for 2-4 minutes on each side until cooked through

For tortillas:

• Heat about 1/4 to 1/2 inch of canola oil in skillet (should be hot enough to bubble and sizzle when tortillas are added)
• Add tortillas one at a time and let cook for about 1-2 minutes on each side until lightly browned
• Remove to paper towel to drain and sprinkle with a pinch of salt

For salsa:

• Toss all ingredients in bowl
• Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve

To assemble:

• Spread 1 - 2 tablespoons black raspberry preserves on tostada shell
• Add 2-4 tablespoons of refried beans
• Top with 2-3 pieces of shrimp and a few spoonfuls of salsa

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Black Bean and Shrimp Tostadas

Amount Per Serving

Calories 899 Calories from Fat 369

% Daily Value*

Fat 41g63%

Saturated Fat 8g50%

Cholesterol 236mg79%

Sodium 1483mg64%

Potassium 395mg11%

Carbohydrates 105g35%

Fiber 10g42%

Sugar 45g50%

Protein 27g54%

Vitamin A 625IU13%

Vitamin C 19.7mg24%

Calcium 225mg23%

Iron 4.3mg24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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