Best Spicy Shrimp Nachos Recipes

Spicy Shrimp Nachos image

Provided by Chef PotPie

Time 12m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup mango, seeded, peeled, and chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onions
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons jamaican jerk spice
1 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined
nonstick cooking spray
8 ounces tortilla chips (8 cups)
4 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese or 4 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 84.1, Sodium 508.4, Carbohydrate 25.4, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 7.3, Protein 13.6

Spicy Blackened Shrimp Skillet Nachos image

Provided by Raven Higheagle @ravenhigheagle

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

Jerk Shrimp and Spicy Sweet Potato Nachos image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 13

For the Spicy Sweet Potatoes
1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Jerk seasoning (I used McCormick)
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
For the Jerk Shrimp
3/4 pound peeled and devained shrimp
1 tablespoon Jerk seasoning
For the Nachos
1 bag Food Should Taste Good Sweet Potato Tortilla Chips
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
⅛ cup green onions, chopped
⅛ cup red onion, chopped

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees
Toss the chopped sweet potato with the oil, chili powder and Jerk seasoning. Place on a medium size baking sheet in a single layer.
Roast for 30 minutes, turning occasionally.
Heat a large skillet to medium heat and spray with cooking oil. Toss shrimp with Jerk seasoning and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until shrimp is pink and cooked through.
To assemble the nachos:
Place the sweet potato tortilla chips in a single layer on a large baking sheet, top with roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, shrimp, onions and cheese. Broil on low for approximately one minute until cheese is melted.