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Loaded Shrimp Nachos

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 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!