Shrimp Tostadas (Tostadas de Camaron)

Yield: 4 to 6 appetizer servings

Ingredients

• Vegetable oil for frying
• 4 to 6 (6 inch, 15cm) corn tortillas
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) butter
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 large tomato, seeded and finely chopped
• 1/2 pound (225g) peeled shrimp, chopped
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup (60ml) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 to 2 cups (250 - 500ml) finely chopped lettuce, lightly dressed with oil and vinegar

Instructions

1. Heat about 1/2 inch (1 cm) of vegetable oil in a small skillet over moderate heat and fry the tortillas, one at a time, until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
2. Heat the butter in another skillet over moderate heat and sauté the onion until tender but not brown, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the tomato and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Add the shrimp and sauté until the shrimp are pink and firm to the touch, about 3 minutes.
5. Season with salt and pepper and cover the tostadas with the shrimp mixture. Top with the grated Parmesan and the dressed lettuce.