Grilled Lime-Cilantro Shrimp Nachos Recipe

Name: Grilled Lime-Cilantro Shrimp Nachos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. of green shrimp (26-30 per lb. or larger); 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/3 cup lime juice; 1/3 cup tequila; 2 fresh jalapeno peppers OR 1 tsp. red pepper flakes (can be adjusted to taste); 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1/2 tsp. salt; 5-6 corn tortillas; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 1 jar of your favorite salsa; 1 cup prepared guacamole; 1/2 cup light sour cream; 1/2 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 30 cilantro leaves, washed

Servings: persons

1 lb. of green shrimp (26-30 per lb. or larger)
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup lime juice
1/3 cup tequila
2 fresh jalapeno peppers OR 1 tsp. red pepper flakes (can be adjusted to taste)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 tsp. salt
5-6 corn tortillas
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 jar of your favorite salsa
1 cup prepared guacamole
1/2 cup light sour cream
1/2 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese
30 cilantro leaves, washed

1
Soak bamboo skewers in water for at least 5 minutes. While skewers are soaking, peel and clean shrimp; place on skewers, lay in roasting pan.
2
In blender, combine olive oil, lime juice, tequila, cleaned and seeded peppers (or pepper flakes), garlic, and salt. Blend until smooth; pour over shrimp. Marinate 1 hour.
3
While shrimp marinates, cut tortillas in half, then cut each half into thirds. Fry until crisp in vegetable oil; drain on paper towel and salt lightly.
4
Grill shrimp over direct high heat 2-5 minutes or until pink. On each tortilla crisp, place 1-tablespoon guacamole, 1 tsp. salsa, a dollop of sour cream, a cilantro leaf and one grilled shrimp.

1040

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. of green shrimp (26-30 per lb. or larger), 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/3 cup lime juice, 1/3 cup tequila, and more.

Yes, Grilled Lime-Cilantro Shrimp Nachos falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Lime-Cilantro Shrimp Nachos

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