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Mexican Shrimp & Black Bean Tostadas

Mexican Shrimp & Black Bean Tostadas

with Pickled Shallot, Red Pepper Crema & Guacamole
Sara Heilman
Sara HeilmanUpdated on April 02, 2026
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870 kcal
37g
30 minutes
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  • Shellfish
  • Milk
  • Wheat
  • Soy

10 ounce

Shrimp

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2 tablespoon

Smoky Red Pepper Crema

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1 tablespoon

Fajita Spice Blend

1 unit

Black Beans

1 unit

Lime

6 unit

Flour Tortillas

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4 tablespoon

Guacamole

¼ ounce

Cilantro

1 unit

Shallot

1 tablespoon (tbsp)

Cooking Oil

2 teaspoon (tsp)

Cooking Oil

1 tablespoon (tbsp)

Butter

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1 teaspoon (tsp)

Salt

Calories870 kcal
Fat39 g
Saturated Fat13 g
Carbohydrate85 g
Sugar11 g
Dietary Fiber11 g
Protein37 g
Cholesterol200 mg
Sodium2050 mg
Potassium860 mg
Calcium230 mg
Iron3.6 mg
Small pot
Potato Masher
Small Bowl
Plastic Wrap
Baking Sheet
Paper Towel
Large Pan

Prep
1

• Adjust rack to middle position (middle and top positions for 4 servings) and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Wash and dry produce. • Halve, peel, and thinly slice shallot; mince a few slices until you have 1 TBSP (2 TBSP for 4). Quarter lime. Roughly chop cilantro.

Cook Beans
2

• Heat a drizzle of oil in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add minced shallot and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. • Stir in beans and their liquid and half the Fajita Spice Blend. Cook, stirring occasionally, until warmed through and liquid has reduced slightly, 2-3 minutes. Mash about half the beans using a potato masher or fork. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired. • Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

Pickle Shallot
3

• While beans cook, in a small microwave- safe bowl, combine sliced shallot, 1⁄4 tsp salt (1⁄2 tsp for 4 servings), and juice from half the lime. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and microwave for 1 minute. Carefully uncover, stir, and set aside.

Bake Tortillas
4

• Drizzle tortillas with 1 TBSP oil (2 TBSP for 4 servings); brush or rub to coat both sides. Arrange on a baking sheet in a single layer (divide between two sheets for 4). Gently prick each tortilla in a few places with a fork. • Toast on middle rack, flipping halfway through, until lightly golden, 4-5 minutes per side. (For 4, toast on middle and top racks; flip tortillas and swap rack positions halfway through toasting.) TIP: Watch carefully—tortillas brown fast! If the tortillas puff up, gently press them down with a spatula as soon as they’re out of the oven.

Cook Shrimp
5

• Once beans are done, rinse shrimp* under cold water, then pat dry with paper towels. • Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, remaining Fajita Spice Blend, and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are opaque and cooked through, 3-4 minutes. • Remove from heat and stir in 1 TBSP butter and juice from one lime wedge (2 TBSP butter and juice from two wedges for 4 servings).

Finish & Serve
6

• Divide tortillas between plates; evenly spread each tortilla with beans. Top with shrimp, guacamole, crema, cilantro, and pickled shallot (draining first). Serve with any remaining lime wedges on the side. TIP: Add a drizzle of your favorite hot sauce for a spicy kick.

Shrimp are fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 145°.

  • Flavor: Many loved the authentic, flavorful combination of shrimp, beans, and toppings. Some found it delicious but wanted more seasoning.
  • Ease of prep: Customers appreciated how simple and quick this meal was to prepare, with clear instructions for each component.
  • Suggestions: Consider serving with rice on the side. For extra flavor, add more red pepper crema or your favorite hot sauce 🌶️.
  • Portions: Several mentioned having enough for leftovers, making it a satisfying and hearty meal.
  • Tortillas: Some preferred softer shells; try cooking the tortillas less for a more taco-like texture or using corn tortillas if available.

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