RECIPES

Shrimp Tostadas with Queso Fresco

Wisconsin Cheese Shrimp Tostadas with Queso Fresco Recipe
Active Time
60 Minutes
Servings
6-8

Ingredients

Cheese

Look for the Proudly Wisconsin Badge when shopping for cheese. Any brand of Wisconsin Queso Fresco can be used in this recipe.

Instructions

  1. Combine the shrimp, 1/4 cup canola oil and chipotle chili pepper in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Warm remaining canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry tortillas, one at a time, for about 1 minute on each side or until golden brown and crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Season with salt.
  3. Drain oil from the skillet; cool and discard oil. Add reserved shrimp; cook and stir over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Remove from the heat; squeeze juice from lime half over shrimp; toss.
  4. Mash avocados with juice from the remaining lime half in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste; stir.
  5. Spread avocado mixture over tortillas. Top with shrimp and queso fresco. Garnish with cilantro, lime wedges and radishes.

Cheesemonger Tip

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Do you have questions when shopping for cheese? Ask the cheesemonger! A cheesemonger specializes in the buying and selling of high-quality cheese, usually available in the specialty section of a grocery store or cheese shop. Knowledgeable and passionate, a cheesemonger is a go-to resource for cheese varieties and pairings, proper cheese storage and handling, its cooking applications and cheese brand information.

Queso fresco is a fresh and moist cheese with a mild flavor and crumbly texture. It doesn’t melt when heated but softens to creamy goodness. 

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