Best Asian Shrimp Nachos Recipes

ACHIOTE SHRIMP NACHOS

Steps:

• Place the shrimp in a large bowl and toss with the achiote paste and salt. Marinate the shrimp for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the canola oil to 350 degrees F in a tabletop deep-fryer or in a Dutch oven with a deep-fry thermometer attached. Place a wire rack over a sheet pan for draining. Fry the tortillas in small batches until crisped and golden, 4 to 6 minutes. Place on the rack to drain.
• While the tortillas fry, heat 3 tablespoons canola oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the shrimp and cook, turning once, until just cooked through, about 4 minutes. Set aside.
• Spoon the Black Bean Puree over the bottom of a large oval platter. Arrange the fried tortillas over the top. Spoon the Queso generously all over. Top with the shrimp. Sprinkle with avocado, pico de gallo and pickled chiles. Garnish with cilantro.
• Heat a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the oil, onions, jalapeno, coriander and cumin. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is soft, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in the beans. Add the stock, crema and salt to taste. Bring to a simmer. Transfer the mixture to a blender and puree.
• Melt the butter in a 3-quart saucepan set over medium heat. Stir in the flour until combined. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Switch to a whisk and slowly whisk in the milk and cream. Whisk in the salt. Switch back to a spoon and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the Cheddar and Jack cheeses. Turn the heat off and allow the cheese to melt. Stir until smooth.

CITRUS SHRIMP NACHOS

Steps:

• For the shrimp: Chop the shrimp into small pieces and add to a large bowl. Add the jicama, mango, pimentos, cilantro and scallions.
• For the citrus marinade: In a mason jar, combine the olive oil, orange juice, honey, hot sauce, salt, lime zest and juice and a pinch of pepper. Secure the lid and shake to combine. Pour over the shrimp mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
• For serving: Top individual chips with a small scoop of the marinated shrimp mixture. Garnish with queso fresco and cilantro leaves.

SHRIMP NACHOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Spread tortilla chips onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Mix Monterey Jack cheese, shrimp, mayonnaise, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, cilantro, minced onion, cumin, and black pepper together in a bowl. Spoon mixture onto the tortilla chips.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 3 minutes. Turn on the broiler and broil nachos until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Allow nachos to sit at room temperature for about 2 minutes before serving.

CHEDDAR SHRIMP NACHOS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, cheese, chilies, onions and olives. Combine the mayonnaise and cumin; add to shrimp mixture and toss to coat. , Drop by tablespoonfuls into tortilla scoops. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve warm.

SWEET CHILI SHRIMP NACHOS

Steps:

• Fill frying vessel with enough oil to cover 2 inches.
• Cut Wonton Wrappers in half to make an easier-to-eat size chip.
• Fry Wonton Wrappers on medium about 40 seconds each flipping half way though until golden brown.
• Set on paper towels and immediately salt. Move to serving dish and top with coleslaw mixture.
• Cut each shrimp into 3 pieces and toss in the corn starch to dredge. This will give you a light crunchy texture.
• Fry shrimp in batches on medium high about 2 minutes for each batch stirring with spider or slotted spoon to prevent clumping.
• Toss shrimp in sweet chilli sauce and assemble a spoonful atop each Wonton chip.
• Drizzle with yum yum sauce and serve.

ASIAN NACHOS WITH PECORINO, CHEDDAR & SHRIMP

Steps:

• 1. In a small pot (medium high heat) add cooking oil.
• 2. While the oil is warming, Cut 5 won ton wrappers into triangles. Big triangles make for a more dramatic presentation, but if you're serving more people, slice them into smaller triangles.
• 3. In a saute' pan on medium heat, warm up the salsa with 1/2 of the garlic and the cheddar cheese.
• 4. As the cheese begins to melt, begin frying your triangles. Remove when lightly golden using a slotted spoon. Dry on paper towels.
• 5. Transfer your triangles to a serving dish.
• 6. Return to your salsa-cheese mixture. Add black beans. Cook 1 minute.
• 7. While the beans are warming, Grab a saute pan and cook the shrimp in a little butter til bright orange. This should only take a minute or so.
• 8. For the plum-lemongrass barbecue sauce: Combine plum sauce, lemongrass, ginger, water, chili paste, soy sauce, ketchup and whisk.
• 9. Plating: Using a serving spoon, scoop and drizzle the salsa mixture over the triangles.
• 10. Top with shrimp and more of the mixture.
• 11. Garnish with scallions and cilantro.
• 12. Serve the barbecue sauce on the side or drizzled on top,.