Oven-Ready
Feisty 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) DOLEQx38
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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. Set aside.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, then cheese. Squeeze lime wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!
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