Best Shrimp And Crab Nachos Recipes

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

Ingredients

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

SHRIMP AND CRAB NACHOS

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This recipe was in the April 2010 Coastal Living Magazine. Created by Chef Jeff Tunks, Passionfish in Reston, VA. "I love the classic mixture of tortilla chips, melted cheese, and pickled jalapenos; adding shrimp and crabmeat just takes it to a new level."

Provided by Docs Mom

Categories Crab

Time 23m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 -3 teaspoons ground cumin, toasted
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 lb jumbo lump crab meat, cleaned and picked
3/4 cup sour cream
1 bunch green onion, sliced
1 (9 ounce) bag corn tortilla chips (yellow, white or blue)
3 cups monterey jack pepper cheese, grated
1/2 cup pickled jalapeno pepper, sliced

Steps:

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp, cumin, and garlic; saute 3 minutes or until shrimp are pink.
Combine cooked shrimp, crab, sour cream, and onion in a large bowl.
Spread tortilla chips on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet. Top with shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with cheese, and top with jalapeno.
Broil 5 to 6 inches from heat 2 minutes or until cheese melts. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 596, Fat 34.5, SaturatedFat 15.6, Cholesterol 219.6, Sodium 1333.8, Carbohydrate 30, Fiber 3, Sugar 2.4, Protein 42.1

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