special occasion seafood nachos
I do not remember where this recipe came from; it is a supreme appetizer and must be shared w/ my friends. It makes for a very elegant presentation on your holiday table. The recipe name is mine as I do not know the original name. Adding shrimp and crab to a classic nacho mixture of melted cheese and jalapenos makes for the perfect special occasion appetizer. It is so good you will want to make it THE dinner!
prep time
10 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
A group. Easily doubled.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 pound small to medium shrimp, peeled/deveined and tails removed
- 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon (or more, to taste) minced garlic
- 1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, cleaned and picked
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 bunch green onions, sliced
- 1 - (9 ounce bag) fine quality tortilla chips; yellow, white, or blue
- 3 cups pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 3/4 cup pickled jalapeno, sliced
How To Make special occasion seafood nachos
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Step 1Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp, cumin, and garlic. Saute 3 minutes or until shrimp is pink.
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Step 2Combine cooked shrimp, crab meat, sour cream, and onions in a large bowl.
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Step 3Spread tortilla chips on parchment lined baking sheet. Top w/ seafood mixture. Sprinkle w/ cheese and top w/ jalapenos.
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Step 4Broil 5 to 6 inches away from heat for 2-3 minutes or until cheese melts. Transfer to serving platter and serve warm.
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