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Shrimp Nachos

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Once you dive into these irresistible shrimp nachos, the rich blend of seafood goodness will keep you coming back for more.

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 pan 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 cooked through. Transfer shrimp to a plate and tent to keep warm. Set aside.
  • In the same pan add cream cheese and heavy cream. Stir continuously until the cream cheese is completely melted and fully incorporated into the cream.
  • Add the cheeses and the remaining 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!