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Shrimp and Lime Tostadas

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These mini tostadas make terrific appetizers. The topping is seasoned with cumin, serrano chili and cilantro.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 54

Ingredients

9 5- to 6-inch corn tortillas, each cut into 6 wedges
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
3 garlic cloves, unpeeled
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 1/2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined
3 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lime peel
6 tablespoons fresh lime juice
6 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt
6 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 1/2 teaspoons minced seeded serrano or jalapeño chili

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 325°F. Place tortilla wedges in single layer on 2 large baking sheets. Bake until crisp, turning once, about 30 minutes. Cool on baking sheet.

    Step 2

    Spray small baking dish with oil spray. Add garlic; cover with foil. Bake until tender, about 30 minutes. Cool slightly. Peel garlic; mash in small bowl.

    Step 3

    Heat small skillet over medium heat. Add cumin seeds; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Grind in spice grinder or in mortar with pestle. Add to garlic.

    Step 4

    Bring large pot of water to boil. Add shrimp and lime peel and cook until shrimp are opaque, about 3 minutes. Drain shrimp and lime peel in fine strainer. Cool. Coarsely chop shrimp. Transfer shrimp and lime peel to bowl.

    Step 5

    (Tortillas, garlic mixture and shrimp can be made 1 day ahead. Store tortillas in airtight containers at room temperature. Chill garlic mixture and shrimp separately.)

    Step 6

    Add lime juice, yogurt, chopped cilantro, chili and garlic mixture to shrimp. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon atop tortilla chips and serve.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per Tostada: calories
26; total fat
0; saturated fat
0; cholesterol
19 mg
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
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