Oven-Ready
Premium
Spicy Cajun-Style Shrimp Tostadas
with bacon and corn
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Spicy
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Shellfish (Shrimp), Milk, Eggs, Wheat
Chef
Maija Barnes
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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6 Small Flour Tortillas
- 5 oz. Corn Kernels
- 4 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
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2 oz. Sour Cream
- 1 oz. Crumbled Bacon
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0.84 oz. Mayonnaise
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⅘ oz. Chipotle Butter
- ¼ fl. oz. Hot Sauce
- 1 tsp. Cajun Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving) 4PXwnM3m
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Calories680
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Carbohydrates61g
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Net Carbs56g
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Fat37g
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Protein29g
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Sodium1700mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Microwave-Safe 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 Crisp Bacon and Prepare Shrimp
Line a plate with a paper towel.
Add bacon to provided tray and spread into an even layer.Bake uncovered in hot oven until bacon is crisp, 4-5 minutes.Carefully remove tray from oven and transfer bacon to towel-lined plate.Drain shrimp thoroughly and pat dry.In now-empty tray, combine shrimp, mixed peppers (If you receive a whole pepper, cut into 1/2" dice.), corn, and 1 tsp. olive oil. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil. -
2 Bake the Shrimp
Bake uncovered in hot oven until shrimp reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 20-25 minutes.
Carefully remove tray from oven and drain any excess liquid.Add Cajun seasoning (to taste) and a pinch of salt and stir to combine. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.While shrimp bake, continue recipe. -
3 Toast Tortillas, Make Sauces, and Assemble Tostadas
Poke tortillas with a fork all over, 10 times for each tortilla. Place tortillas directly on oven rack.
Bake in hot oven until browned and crispy, 5-7 minutes.While tortillas bake, add butter (to taste) to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until melted, 20-30 seconds.Carefully remove bowl from microwave.Allow butter to cool, 2-3 minutes.After 2-3 minutes, add sour cream and stir to combine.In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise and hot sauce (to taste).Carefully remove tray and tortillas from oven.To serve, top tortillas with sour cream mixture (to taste), shrimp-vegetable mixture, crispy bacon, and spicy mayonnaise (to taste). Bon appétit!
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