Shrimp and Jalapeno Nachos

Shrimp and Jalapeno Nachos

What better way to ‘fiesta’ than with this beautiful plate of alternative nachos? This will make a very delicious change of pace to the traditional version. Each nacho is separate from the next so you don’t end up with a plate containing one giant nacho that you have to pull apart.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Yield:
50 nachos
Servings:
15

Ingredients

  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ avocado, peeled and pitted
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • 1 pound small Gulf shrimp (50 to 60 per pound), thawed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ¼ teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 50 large (restaurant-style) tortilla chips, or as needed
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and very thinly sliced
  • 3 ½ cups shredded pepperjack cheese, or as needed
  • 15 cherry tomatoes, sliced – or as needed
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

Step 1
Combine sour cream, avocado, and lemon juice in a blender or food processor; blend until smooth and creamy. Transfer into a plastic decorating bottle with a long tip. Refrigerate avocado-cream sauce until needed.

Step 2
Place shrimp into a bowl; combine with vegetable oil, ground chipotle pepper, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

Step 3
Place a large nonstick pan over high heat. Cook shrimp in the hot pan in a single layer until barely cooked through and pink, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a plate and let shrimp cool.

Step 4
Preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly grease the foil.

Step 5
Lay tortilla chips onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Place 1 shrimp onto each chip. Add 1 slice jalapeno and 1 large pinch pepperjack cheese on top of each shrimp.

Step 6
Broil under preheated broiler until cheese is melted and chips are lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Watch carefully; chips will burn quickly.

Step 7
Remove nachos from baking sheet and arrange onto a serving platter; drizzle with avocado-cream sauce and sprinkle with cherry tomatoes and cilantro before serving.

Cook’s Notes:

You can use any cheese you want; you are the boss of your cheese choices!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

209
Calories
15g
Fat
6g
Carbs
13g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 15
Calories 209
% Daily Value *
Total Fat15g 19%
Saturated Fat7g 35%
Cholesterol82mg 27%
Sodium278mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate6g 2%
Dietary Fiber1g 4%
Total Sugars0g
Protein13g
Vitamin C6mg 31%
Calcium194mg 15%
Iron1mg 6%
Potassium145mg 3%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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