Seafood Nachos
Seafood nachos with shrimp and crab meat — coastal twist on classic nachos. Best with avocado-lime sauce and pickled jalapeños.
Prep Time
17 min
Cook Time
29 min
Servings
4
Calories
362 cal
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Smart Servings Scaler
- Nachos1
- Shrimp250 g
- Cheese1 cup
- Sugar½ cup
- Butter¼ cup
- Vanilla Extract1 tsp
- Milk1 cup
All quantities scaled automatically from 4 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Nachos1
- Shrimp250 g
- Cheese1 cup
- Sugar0.5 cup
- Butter0.25 cup
- Vanilla Extract1 tsp
- Milk1 cup
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven to 400°F. Cook 1 lb peeled shrimp + 1 cup lump crab meat in 1 tablespoon butter + 2 minced garlic cloves + 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning until shrimp is pink (3-4 min).
- 2
Layer half a bag of tortilla chips on a baking sheet. Top with half: 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack + cheddar mix, the seafood mixture, half the chopped tomato, sliced jalapeños.
- 3
Add second layer of chips. Top with remaining cheese, seafood, toppings.
- 4
Bake 6-8 minutes until cheese is fully melted.
- 5
Make avocado-lime sauce: blend 1 avocado + ½ cup sour cream + juice of 2 limes + 1 garlic clove + salt.
- 6
Top hot nachos with avocado-lime sauce drizzle, sliced fresh tomato, scallions, cilantro, lime wedges. Eat immediately.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Don't overcook shrimp. Just done.
- 2.Old Bay for coastal flavor.
- 3.Layer chips and cheese.
- 4.Cold avocado sauce on hot nachos.
🔬 Why It Works
Seafood nachos succeed by replacing meat with seafood (more sophisticated, lighter) and pairing with avocado-lime sauce (cool brightness against hot melted cheese). The Old Bay seasoning provides coastal flavor.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 4 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 4 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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