Shrimp and crab nachos are a delightful twist on traditional nachos, featuring succulent seafood toppings that add a delicious flavor and texture. Here’s a typical description of shrimp and crab nachos:
“Shrimp and crab nachos are a seafood lover’s dream, combining tender shrimp, sweet crab meat, and melted cheese atop a bed of crispy tortilla chips. Each bite is a burst of flavor, with the savory seafood complementing the gooey cheese and crunchy chips perfectly.
These nachos are typically layered with seasoned shrimp and crab meat, along with shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, and chopped green onions.
The result is a delicious and satisfying dish that’s perfect for sharing with friends or enjoying as a special treat.”
INGREDIENTS
•1 teaspoon olive oil
•1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
•2 to 3 teaspoons toasted ground cumin
•1 teaspoon minced garlic
•1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, cleaned and picked
•3/4 cup sour cream
•1 bunch green onions, sliced
•1 (9-ounce) bag yellow, white, or blue corn tortilla chips
•3 cups grated pepper Jack cheese
•1/2 cup sliced-pickled jalapeño
PREPARATION
Heat oil in a large-nonstick skillet over medium heat…
Add shrimp, cumin, and garlic; sauté 3-minutes or until shrimp are just pink.
Combine cooked shrimp, crab, sour cream, and green onions in a large bowl.
Spread tortilla chips on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet.
Top with shrimp mixture.
Sprinkle with cheese, and top with jalapeños…
Broil 5 to 6-inches from heat, 2-minutes or until cheese melts