How To Make Loaded Shrimp Nachos

Nachos are the best snack, appetizer, party, game day – FOOD! Nachos are just deconstructed tacos – plus the creamy cheesy sauce. I have made so many different variations of nachos and this is one of my favorites. The chipotle lime shrimp adds an extra something- something to the nachos. Nacho toppings are personal so feel free to add whatever toppings you like!

The Chipotle Lime Shrimp

The Cheese Sauce

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Loaded Shrimp Nachos

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Ingredients

Chipotle Lime Shrimp

• 1 lb medium or large shrimp peeled, deveined and tail removed
• 1 tbsp chipotle seasoning
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• juice of 1 lime
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• salt to taste
• black pepper to taste
• 4 tbsp finely chopped parsley

Cheese Sauce

• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese grated
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp all purpose flour
• 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese

Nachos

• 1 bag (family size) tortilla chips make sure the chip is not to thin
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes
• 2 medium size thinly sliced jalapeños
• 1/4 cup pickled jalapenos
• 1 can black beans rinsed
• 1/4 cup red onion
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives
• Sour cream (optional)
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese (optional)

Guacamole

• 2 Ripe Hass avocados
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 4 tbsp Finley chopped red or white onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• salt to taste
• black pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

Chipotle Lime Shrimp

• In a bowl, mix the shrimp with garlic, Chipotle seasoning, salt and pepper.
• In a medium size pan, add oil and the pour in the the shrimp. Sear the shrimp on both sides ( about 1-2 minutes). Then add the butter, lime juice and parsley. Stir ix for about 1 minute then transfer to a bowl and set aside.

Cheese Sauce

• In a sauce pan on medium heat, melt the butter. Then add the flour and stir constantly until a thick paste forms ( this will take about 1 to 2 minutes)
• Then add the milk and cream stirring constantly until it thickens.
• Add the salt, garlic powder and chili powder.
• Turn the heat off and add the grated cheese. Stir until mixture is creamy and lump free.

Guacamole

• In a small bowl, mix the avocado, onion, garlic, lemon juice, salt and black pepper.

Assembling the Nachos

• Preheat oven 370
• You can use a baking sheet or round cast iron pan. Start by adding the tortilla chips, grated cheese, black beans, cheese sauce, tomatoes, red onions, fresh jalapenos, pickled jalapenos and olives.
• Bake for about 15 -20 minutes or until cheese has melted.
• Once out of the oven, top it with guacamole, sour cream, shredded lettuce and the shrimp. Enjoy while its warm!