Shrimp Avocado Jalapeno Tostadas

Shrimp Avocado Jalapeno Tostadas

Ingredients:
2 dried ancho chile peppers, stemmed and seeded
3 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from about 3 limes), plus wedges for serving
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for frying
1 large clove garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt
Coarsely chopped black pepper
Thinly sliced jalapeno pepper
1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
12 corn tortillas
3 avocados
3 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Sour cream and diced tomato, for topping

Directions
1. Toast the chiles in a dry skillet over medium heat, turning often, until they soften slightly, about 1 minute.

2. Transfer chiles to a bowl and cover with hot water; let sit 15 minutes.

3. While you wait, halve and pit the avocados;

4. Scoop the avocado flesh into a bowl and mash.

5. Mix in:
• the scallion whites
• 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• ½ Teaspoon black pepper

6. Set into refrigerator

6. Transfer the chiles and 3 tablespoons of the soaking water to a blender.

7. Add:
• 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• the garlic, oregano
• cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon each cayenne and salt

8. puree until almost smooth

9. Toss the shrimp in the puree in a large bowl

10. refrigerate 15 to 30 minutes.

11. Meanwhile, heat about 1/4 inch vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.

12. One at a time, fry the tortillas, turning once, until golden brown and crisp, about 1 minute.

13. Remove to paper towels to drain. Lightly salt the tostadas.

14. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

15. Add the shrimp and Jalapenos and cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp is just opaque, about 4 minutes.

16. Season with salt and drizzle shrimp with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon lime juice.

17. Spread the mashed avocado mixture on the tostadas.

18. Top with the shrimp

19. garnish with sour cream, fresh cilantro and diced tomato, and the scallion greens.

20. squeeze fresh lime juice over the tostadas

Serve with additional lime wedges.

Inspired by Food Network.