Best Shrimp Nachos Recipes

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.

CAJUN SHRIMP AND ANDOUILLE NACHOS

Steps:

• Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add andouille and cook for 2 minutes. Add onion and cook for 2 minutes more. Add bell peppers and cook for 2 minutes more. Remove from heat and stir in celery.
• Line a baking sheet with foil and place tortilla chips on top. Cover chips with the sausage mixture.
• Place shrimp in a bowl; add oil and seafood seasoning. Stir to coat. Place shrimp in the same skillet and cook over medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Scatter shrimp on top of the sausage mixture. Sprinkle Colby Jack cheese over the nachos.
• Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler to low. Broil nachos until cheese has melted, about 3 minutes.

FRESH SHRIMP AND AVOCADO NACHOS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, tomatillos, peppers, onion, cilantro, oil, 1 tablespoon lime juice, vinegar, garlic, salt and oregano. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes. Stir in shrimp., For avocado cream, mash 1 avocado with sour cream and 1 tablespoon remaining lime juice until smooth. Cube remaining avocado and toss with remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice., To serve, arrange chips on a large platter. Top with shrimp mixture, cubed avocado, lettuce and avocado cream; serve immediately.

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.

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.

MARGARITA SHRIMP NACHOS

Steps:

• Marinate 1/2 pound shrimp in a margarita mix with a dash of cayenne; grill. Top lime-flavored chips with 1 1/2 cups each shredded white cheddar and muenster. Bake, then top with grilled shrimp, diced onion, avocado, cilantro and lime juice.

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.

SHRIMP AND CRAB NACHOS

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.

COPYCAT RED LOBSTER SHRIMP NACHOS

Steps:

• 1.Cook shrimp until pink.
• 2.Make the cheese sauce by combining Monterey Jack, cheddar and cream cheese in a pot over a medium low heat.
• 3. Add milk to thin the sauce.
• 4.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• 5. Place nacho chips in an oven safe dish.
• 6. Heat chips until crisp, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
• 7.Prepare the pico de gallo by combining the tomatoes, chopped jalapeno pepper, onion.
• 8.Assemble the nachos by spooning cheese sauce over the nachos.
• 9. Top with the pico de gallo and shrimp.
• 10. Garnish with sour cream and slices of fresh jalapeno peppers.

SHRIMP AND JALAPENO NACHOS

Steps:

• Combine sour cream, avocado, and lemon juice in a blender or food processor; blend until smooth and creamy. Transfer into a plastic decorating bottle with a long tip. Refrigerate avocado-cream sauce until needed.
• Place shrimp into a bowl; combine with vegetable oil, ground chipotle pepper, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
• Place a large nonstick pan over high heat. Cook shrimp in the hot pan in a single layer until barely cooked through and pink, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a plate and let shrimp cool.
• Preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly grease the foil.
• Lay tortilla chips onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Place 1 shrimp onto each chip. Add 1 slice jalapeno and 1 large pinch pepperjack cheese on top of each shrimp.
• Broil under preheated broiler until cheese is melted and chips are lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Watch carefully; chips will burn quickly.
• Remove nachos from baking sheet and arrange onto a serving platter; drizzle with avocado-cream sauce and sprinkle with cherry tomatoes and cilantro before serving.

CHEDDAR SHRIMP NACHOS

Steps:

• Combine the shrimp, cheese, chilies, onions and olives. Combine the mayo and cumin; add to shrimp mixture and toss to coat. Place about a tablespoon of the shrimp mixture into each tortilla scoop and place on baking sheets.
• Bake at 350° for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve warm.

SHRIMP AND CRAB NACHOS

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.

CHEDDAR-SHRIMP NACHOS

Steps:

• Heat large cast iron skillet on high heat until very hot and starts to smoke. Add 1 Tbsp. dressing, shrimp, red peppers and seasoning; cook and stir 1 to 2 min. or until shrimp is heated through and evenly coated with dressing mixture. Stir in remaining dressing.
• Cover large microwaveable plate with layers of half each of the chips, shrimp mixture and cheese. Repeat layers.
• Microwave on HIGH 1 to 2 min. or until cheese is melted, rotating plate after each minute. Top with onions, cilantro and jalapenos.

SPICY SHRIMP NACHOS

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• For salsa: In a bowl stir together mango, sweet pepper, onion, and chile pepper; set aside.
• In a large bowl stir together brown sugar and jerk seasoning.
• Add shrimp and toss to coat.
• Coat a grill pan or large skillet with cooking spray.
• Heat over medium-high heat.
• Add half the shrimp at a time to the pan.
• Cook for 1 to 2 minutes each side or until shrimp are opaque.
• Remove and set aside.
• If desired, coarsely chop shrimp.
• Spread tortilla chips on a broiler-safe platter or baking sheet.
• Top with shrimp and salsa.
• Sprinkle with cheese.
• Broil 4 inches from heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

ASIAN SHRIMP NACHOS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a cast iron skillet or deep fryer over medium-high heat. Fry wonton wrappers in the hot oil for about 1 minute. Flip and fry until golden brown, about 1 minute more. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels and sprinkle with salt while piping hot.
• Cut each shrimp into 4 small pieces and place in a bowl. Toss with cornstarch. Increase heat under skillet to medium-high and fry coated shrimp in batches until crisp, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
• Top each fried wonton with a small amount of coleslaw mix and a pinch of green onion. Drizzle generously with yum yum sauce.
• Toss fried shrimp and chili sauce in a bowl; place a portion of shrimp on top of each wonton.

NACHOS WITH SHRIMP SALSA

Steps:

• In a non reactive bowl, combine marinade ingredients. Add shrimp, toss to coat, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Heat the 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the shrimp and saute, stirring and shaking the pan to prevent sticking, until cooked, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer shrimp to a large bowl to cool. When cool, chop shrimp coarsely.
• Add tomato, green onions, lime juice, cilantro and salt to shrimp and toss to mix.
• Preheat the broiler. Spread tortilla chips out in an oven proof platter. Spoon the black beans over the chips and sprinkle with cheese. Place under the broiler until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
• To serve, top with shrimp salsa.

SHRIMP & CRAB NACHOS RECIPE - (3.5/5)

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp, cumin, and garlic; sauté 3 minutes or until shrimp are pink. Combine cooked shrimp, crab, sour cream, and green onions in a large bowl. In an oven safe dish, add chips and top with mixture. Sprinkle with cheese, and top with jalapeño. Broil 5 to 6 inches from heat 2 minutes or until cheese melts. Serve immediately.

SHRIMP NACHOS (BAJA 'DERVES)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In a large bowl, combine cheese, chili peppers, olives, green onions, and mayonnaise.
• Gently stir in shrimp.
• Using two 12-inch pizza pans, arrange about half of the tortilla chips. Top each chip with a teaspoon or two of the cheese-shrimp mixture.
• Bake for 7 to 8 minutes or just until cheese is melted. Let cool a minute or so before transferring to serving plate as the cheese will be very hot.

SHRIMP-SALSA NACHOS

Steps:

• In small bowl, mix tomato, onions, cilantro, cocktail sauce and pepper sauce. Set aside.
• Onto 2 microwavable plates, divide tortilla chips. Spoon about 1 teaspoon cheese into each chip. Microwave 1 plate at a time uncovered on High about 30 seconds or until cheese is melted. Repeat with second plate.
• Just before serving, top each nacho with 1 rounded teaspoon tomato salsa and 1 shrimp.

CHEDDAR SHRIMP NACHOS

Steps:

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