SEAFOOD NACHOS-LIKE CHI-CHI'S

Seafood Nachos-Like Chi-Chi's image

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 1/2 ounces butter
2 1/2 ounces flour
1 cup water
1 teaspoon lobster base
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
2 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1 cup American cheese, grated
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup sour cream
8 ounces tiny cooked shrimp, peeled
8 ounces imitation crabmeat
2 tablespoons diced jalapenos
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, grated
1/4 cup green onion, sliced
1/2 cup salsa
1/2 cup sour cream
10 ounces tortilla chips, restaurant style

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
In a large skillet over medium heat melt butter.
Whisk in butter, making a roux.
Dissolve lobster base, garlic salt and Tabasco sauce in water, whisking into roux, stirring constantly until sauce becomes thick.
Stir in American cheese until completely melted.
Stir in heavy cream and sour cream until well blended.
To assemble:.
Arrange tortilla chips onto 2-3 oven safe plates.
Take 1 and 1/2 cups of the nacho cheese base and pour into a microwave safe bowl.
Add the shrimp, imitation crab and chilies, stirring well.
Microwave on high for about 30 seconds if mixture is not hot.
Pour evenly over plates of tortilla chips.
Sprinkle on cheeses and green onions.
Place in preheated oven for 4-5 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and melted.
Serves 2-3.
Reserve remaining nacho sauce base in fridge for another batch.