Seafood Nachos with Crab and Shrimp

Enhancing the traditional combo of tortilla chips, melted cheese, and pickled jalapenos with shrimp and crab gives these Seafood Nachos a unique flair. They're not just a great pre-dinner bite, but they also hold their own as a substantial meal if needed.

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Seafood Nachos with Crab and Shrimp

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 8

Total Time 18

Servings

Calories 480kcal

Author Cathy Pollak

Equipment

Ingredients

1 tsp. olive oil
2-1/2 tsps. ground cumin
1 lbs. peeled and deveined raw shrimp, tails removed thaw if frozen
1 tsp. minced garlic
1 lbs. jumbo lump crabmeat, cleaned and picked for shells (do not use imitation)
3/4 cup sour cream
1 bunch green onion, sliced
9 oz. corn tortilla chips
3 cups grated pepper jack cheese
3/4 cup pickled jalapenos

Instructions

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp, cumin and garlic; sauté 3 minutes or until shrimp are pink.
1 tsp. olive oil, 2-1/2 tsps. ground cumin, 1 lbs. peeled and deveined raw shrimp, tails removed, 1 tsp. minced garlic
Combine cooked shrimp, crab, sour cream and green onions in a large bowl.
1 lbs. jumbo lump crabmeat, cleaned and picked for shells, 3/4 cup sour cream, 1 bunch green onion, sliced
Spread tortilla chips on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet. Top with shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and top with jalapeno.
9 oz. corn tortilla chips, 3 cups grated pepper jack cheese, 3/4 cup pickled jalapenos
Broil 5 to 6 inches from heat 2-3 minutes or until cheese melts. Serve immediately.

Notes

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