This Shrimp and Melon Ceviche Tostadas post has been sponsored by Canada Dry®. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Who is ready to celebrate spring?!! Admittedly we’re living the dream here in Southern California but even though the weather hardly changes, the produce certainly does and I can’t wait to dive into all the asparagus, Meyer lemons, and melons.
At first smell of the fragrant melons at my local Ralph’s I got an insatiable urge to throw a little backyard staycation to celebrate. I began wandering around looking for other goodies and in-between the fresh shrimp and tostada shells I stumbled upon Canada Dry’s newest flavor combination, the NEW Ginger Ale + Lemonade. Ooolala, my fiesta just got a whole lot better. I got everything I needed for my at-home soiree and immediately texted some friends to come over that afternoon to, sit in the sun, eat some snacks, and sip some Canada Dry with me.
For nibbles I settled on an easy warm weather favorite, shrimp ceviche, but decided to toss in the delicious, ripe melon I had picked up as well as some diced fresh tomatillos for crunch and thinly sliced serrano chiles for heat. Ceviche is my appetizer of choice when it comes to get-togethers because I can make it in advance (it actually NEEDS to be made in advance to soak up all the lime juice and other flavors) and then set it out with the tostada shells and everyone can help themselves.
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Entertaining this way is relaxing and carefree and basically the way entertaining should be. Gather together with friends, in the comfort of your own backyard, with a fancy ceviche snack (that actually only took 20 minutes to make) and some fizzy sodas. The rest is pure fun in the sun.
Shrimp and Melon Ceviche Tostadas
Jump into spring with this shrimp and melon ceviche! Pile this bright and citrusy salad on top of crunchy tostadas for a light meal or an easy appetizer at your next backyard party.
Ingredients
- 1 pound small shrimp (about 70 count), peeled
- 1 1/2 cups diced ripe melon (use whatever is most fragrant and lovely: cantaloupe, honey dew, or Gaila melon would all be good)
- 2/3 cup diced tomatillos (about 3 tomatillos)
- 2 serrano chiles, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup minced red onion
- 1/4 cup lime juice (about 3-4 limes)
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Tostada shells, for serving
Instructions
- Bring a saucepan of water to a boil, add a generous amount of salt and the shrimp. Cook until shrimp are just pink, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Toss with the remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least an hour before serving.
- Stir once more and taste to see if it needs more lime juice or salt. Serve on tostada shells and enjoy!
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