Z Tejas Shrimp Toastada Bites our Copy Cat

When our oldest daughter's husband was going dental school in Las Vegas he worked as a valet at Z Tejas part time. He introduced us to their Shrimp Tostada Bites and we fell in love with them. So we set about to make our own version.

They are so yummy that it is impossible to just eat one. Assuming you like shrimp or course.

We bought these great shrimp on sale at a local grocery store. My "Gourmet Guy" peeled the shrimp and put the seasoning mix on them with a little olive oil and mixed them up.

We used our George Foreman Grill since it was snowing and cold outside. Usually the weather doesn't keep us from grilling but it was especially cold on this night. It was quick and easy and only took 2-3 minutes for them to be done on both sides.

We buy the flat tortilla chips and place fresh guacamole (previous recipe) on top and then the grilled shrimp.

So flavorful and good.

and so easy.

Shrimp Tostada Bites

Guacamole
Medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Kerry’s grilling spice mixture
round tortilla chips

Sprinkle the grilling spice mixture on top of the shrimp and grill on each side long enough for the shrimp to turn pink. Do not over grill. Place a dollop of guacamole on a tortilla chip and top with one of the cooked shrimp.

Kerry’s Grilling Mix: (This is our modified version of Emeril Lagasse's Essence)

2 ½ tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
½- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container