SPICY BLACKENED SHRIMP SKILLET NACHOS

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I am SO into nachos. Always have been. We make them A LOT in our house and I never hear complaining. Like, never ever. Shrimp just makes these nachos seem so decadent. It also makes these nachos appealing to adults. Especially shrimp-loving adults like myself. The best part about this recipe isn't even the shrimp though, it's how easy the nachos are to make. There are just a few ingredients needed and they take approximately 7 minutes to make. I made these nachos in a cast-iron skillet. Makes it easy to throw in the oven and melt the cheese. Super easy!

Provided by Raven Higheagle @ravenhigheagle

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoon(s) kraft zesty italian dressing, divided
3/4 pound(s) frozen cooked shrimp, thawed
1 - red bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon(s) blackened seasoning (make your own: mix 1-3/4 tsp. paprika, 3/4 tsp. dried thyme leaves and 1/4 tsp. each ground red pepper (cayenne) and garlic powder)
6 cup(s) tortilla chips (8 oz.)
1 package(s) (8 oz.) kraft shredded triple cheddar cheese with a touch of philadelphia
1 - green onion, chopped
2 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh cilantro
1 - jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees, or start your broiler.
  • Heat a large cast iron skillet on high heat until very hot and starts to smoke.
  • Add one tablespoon of dressing, shrimp, chopped red peppers and seasoning to the skillet.
  • Cook, stirring frequently, for 1 to 2 min. or until shrimp is heated through and evenly coated with dressing mixture.
  • Stir in remaining tablespoon of dressing.
  • Remove shrimp mixture from skillet.
  • Layer half of the chips, shrimp mixture and cheese. Repeat layers.
  • Place in oven for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Or Broil for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Top nachos with onions, cilantro and jalapenos.
  • Serve immediately

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