Tostadas Mixtas de Pollo y Camarón (Surf and Turf Tostadas)
Crisp tostadas spread with creamy avocado salsa and topped with lime-tossed prawns, shredded chicken and cucumber.
Made with Creamy avocado salsa and Tostadas and totopos (tortilla chips) and Shredded chicken (pollo deshebrado). Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £3.16 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Chop the prawns into bite sized pieces and toss with the juice of one lime and a pinch of salt. Chill for 10 minutes.
10 min - 2
Toss the pollo deshebrado (see the base recipe) with the juice of the other lime, half the coriander and salt to taste. Serve it cold or warm it for 2 minutes in a dry pan.
- 3
Mix the cucumber with the red onion and radish.
- 4
Spread each tostada (see the base recipe) with a generous spoonful of creamy avocado salsa (see the base recipe).
- 5
Top four tostadas with the chicken and four with the prawns, then pile the cucumber mix on top and add the remaining coriander.
- 6
Serve straight away, 2 per person, with extra lime wedges.
Tips
- Assemble at the last minute. Tostadas go soft within minutes of topping.
- Buy cooked, peeled king prawns to keep this a 25 minute dish. If you have raw ones, fry them for 2 minutes each side in a little oil first.
- The avocado salsa works as a barrier that keeps the crisp base dry.
Storing and freezing
Best eaten immediately. Keep the prawn and chicken toppings separately in the fridge for up to 1 day. Do not keep topped tostadas.
Questions
Can I use tinned crab or fish instead of prawns?
Yes, a tin of good white crab meat works well with the avocado and lime. Drain it well and season with lime.
Are tostadas gluten free?
Corn tostadas from the base recipe are, but shop bought ones need a label check for gluten free.
Can I serve this as a starter?
Yes, one tostada each makes a nice starter for 8.
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GFDFEFDouble check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.