Shrimp Nachos Baja Derves Food

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.