Shrimp Nachos
Shrimp Nachos are a delicious appetizer for those who crave a blend of seafood, creamy cheese, and taco-flavored toppings. Once you start eating these, you will not be able to stop, especially if you love shrimp!
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 571kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup (½ stick / 57 g) unsalted butter
- 1 package (12 ounces) small frozen raw shrimp, thawed, peeled, deveined
- 2 teaspoons taco seasoning, divided
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups (357 g) heavy cream
- 1 cup (113 g) Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup (113 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 bag (11 ounces) tortilla chips
Toppings
- 1 medium tomato, finely diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper, seeded, finely diced
- sour cream, for serving
- salsa, for serving
- lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a medium nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, melt butter. Add shrimp and 1 teaspoon taco seasoning. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the shrimp is lightly browned and fully cooked, forming a 'c' shape. Transfer shrimp to a plate and tent to keep warm. Set aside.
- In the same skillet over medium-low heat, combine cream cheese and heavy cream. Stir continuously until the cream cheese is completely melted and fully incorporated into the cream.
- Add Pepper Jack, mozzarella, and 1 teaspoon taco seasoning. Stir until the cheese is melted. Remove from heat.
Assembly
- Spread tortilla chips on a large serving platter. Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the chips. Top with shrimp, tomato, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeno.
- Serve with sour cream, salsa, and lime wedges. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 571kcal