Shrimp Nachos Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

This colorful recipe for shrimp nachos with blue corn tortilla chips and sweet and spicy peppers is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. Fresh shrimp are coated in a southwestern-inspired seasoning, blackened in a cast-iron skillet, then combined with a rainbow of peppers over crispy corn chips covered with a mexican style shredded cheese blend. The juicy pop of the seared shrimp with the crunchy chips, savory melted cheese, and bright, sweet and spicy peppers is a delicious combination. The key to this dish is to not overcook the shrimp. Quickly sear, then bake for just a few minutes, and the shrimp will be tender and explode with flavor. Cook them for too long, however, and the shrimp will take on a rubbery texture. Make sure to get your pan very hot so that the seasoning blackens and the shrimp sears quickly. If the shrimp dont turn completely pink in the pan, dont worry the oven will finish them off. These nachos are great just as they are, but they can easily be dressed up with standard nacho ingredients like beans, salsa, sour cream, and guacamole. If you're feeding a crowd, double or triple the recipe and build the chips and cheese on a rimmed sheet pan. Top with the shrimp and peppers, and bake until bubbly.

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Ingredients for Shrimp Nachos Recipe

  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • 1/4 pound Raw Shrimp
  • 2.50 ounce Blue corn tortilla chips
  • 1/2 cup Mexican Blend Cheese
  • 2 Mini Sweet Peppers
Nutrition
value
389
calories per serving
16 g Fat29 g Protein30 g Carbs9 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    16g
  • Protein
    29g
  • Carbs
    30g
  • Fiber
    9g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    30g
  • Protein
    29g
  • Fiber
    9g

Fats

  • Fat
    16g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    202mg
  • Iron
    4mg
  • Vitamin A
    141mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    4mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    72mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    2mcg
  • Vitamin C
    18mg
  • Vitamin E
    3mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    85mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    280mg
  • Selenium
    49mcg
  • Zinc
    3mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats