Oven-Ready
Chipotle Butter Shrimp Tostadas
with red cabbage and crema
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Spicy
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Shellfish (Shrimp), Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesPescatarian
Chef
Laura Alpern
Still want the great flavors and delicious dinners you've come to expect from Home Chef, but a fraction of the time and barely any work? These oven-ready offerings were made with you in mind. Just follow the assembly instructions, pop it in the oven, and voila! It's like you worked over a hot stove for hours (we'll keep your secret.)
In Your Box (serves 2)
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8 oz. Shrimp
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4 Small Flour Tortillas
- 3 oz. Shredded Red Cabbage
- 3 oz. Diced Poblanos
- 1 Lime
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2 oz. Chipotle Crema
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⅘ oz. Chipotle Butter
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½ oz. Grated Cotija Cheese
- ¼ oz. Cilantro
- 1 tsp. Fajita Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving) MqgJEoPn
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Calories480
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Carbohydrates39g
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Net Carbs36g
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Fat27g
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Protein23g
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Sodium1590mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Tostadas are a delicious but messy treat. For this recipe, they can easily be converted to tacos. Simply warm tortillas in oven for 1-2 minutes after completing steps.
Pat shrimp dry.In provided tray, combine shrimp, poblanos (use less if spice-averse), fajita seasoning, a pinch of salt, and 2 tsp. olive oil. Spread into an even layer. -
2 Bake Shrimp Mixture and Toast Tortillas
Bake uncovered in hot oven until shrimp reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 15-20 minutes.
While shrimp mixture bakes, poke tortillas with a fork all over, 10 times for each tortilla.Place tortillas directly on oven rack in a single layer and toast in hot oven until golden-brown and crisp, 4-6 minutes.While shrimp mixture and tortillas bake, continue recipe. -
3 Make Slaw and Assemble Tostadas
Halve lime. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.
Stem cilantro, reserving whole leaves.In a mixing bowl, combine cabbage, 1 tsp. olive oil, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper.Carefully remove tortillas and tray from oven. Drain any excess liquid from tray. Stir in butter (to taste). Tray and tortillas will be hot! Use a utensil and oven mitts.To serve, top tortillas with an even layer of crema, shrimp mixture, slaw, and cheese. Squeeze lime wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!
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