Description
Coconut Shrimp Ceviche Tostadas are a vibrant, refreshing no-cook seafood dish perfect for summer gatherings or light meals. This Mexican-inspired recipe features raw shrimp ‘cooked’ in fresh lime juice, combined with creamy coconut milk and crisp vegetables, served on crunchy tostada shells and topped with creamy avocado for an irresistible tropical twist.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp Ceviche:
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
- ¾ cup fresh lime juice (about 6–7 limes)
- ½ cup canned coconut milk (full-fat)
- ½ cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Assembly:
- 6–8 crispy tostada shells
- 1 avocado, sliced or diced
- Lime wedges for serving
- Extra cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp: Place the chopped shrimp in a glass or ceramic bowl and pour the lime juice over it, ensuring the shrimp is fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for 30–45 minutes, until the shrimp turns opaque and firm, indicating it is “cooked” by the acidity of the lime juice.
- Mix the ceviche ingredients: Drain about half of the lime juice from the shrimp mixture. Stir in the coconut milk, red onion, cherry tomatoes, jalapeño, cucumber, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill for another 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Assemble the tostadas: Spoon generous amounts of the coconut shrimp ceviche onto each crispy tostada shell. Top with sliced or diced avocado and sprinkle with extra fresh cilantro if desired.
- Serve: Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side to add a fresh zing just before eating.
Notes
- For a quicker prep, use pre-cooked shrimp—skip the marinating step and mix directly with lime juice, coconut milk, and vegetables.
- Add extra crunch by topping the tostadas with shredded cabbage or thin radish slices.
- Adjust jalapeño quantity to control heat level according to taste.
- Use fresh limes for best flavor; bottled lime juice can alter the taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired, Coastal
