SHRIMP AND CRAB NACHOS

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A taco with a twist. You will love these nachos with shrimp and crab. The seafood isn't too overpowering, and it is just the right touch to a Mexican night at home. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, or any other toppings you like.

Provided by Kathi Richards Smith

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese     Nachos Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 ounces fresh crabmeat
½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
8 flat taco shells
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup sour cream, for topping
¼ cup salsa, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring 1 quart of water to a boil in a large pot. Place shrimp and crab in a steamer basket on top of the pot without touching water; cover. Steam until shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove shrimp and crab meat from steamer and chop. Combine seafood mixture and cream cheese in a bowl. Lay taco shells on a baking sheet and top with seafood-cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is completely melted, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven.
  • Cut each taco into 4 pieces using a pizza cutter and top with sour cream and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 155.3 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 15.4 g, Sodium 745.8 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

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