Rich and Creamy Shrimp Nachos Recipe

Name: Rich and Creamy Shrimp Nachos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups grated queso blanco (or a mixture of queso blanco and Monterrey jack); ⅓ cup mayonnaise; 4 ounces cooked shrimp, coarsley chopped; ¼ cup minced green onion; 1 chipotle chile in adobo, pureed and strained (I really like jalapenos for this, too); 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro; ½ teaspoon grated lime zest; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; salt, to taste; fresh ground pepper, to taste; ¾ cup grated Cotija cheese; 30 large flat tortilla chips; 30 fresh cilantro leaves (I just chop mine)

Servings: persons

2 cups grated queso blanco (or a mixture of queso blanco and Monterrey jack)
⅓ cup mayonnaise
4 ounces cooked shrimp, coarsley chopped
¼ cup minced green onion
1 chipotle chile in adobo, pureed and strained (I really like jalapenos for this, too)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
½ teaspoon grated lime zest
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
salt, to taste
fresh ground pepper, to taste
¾ cup grated Cotija cheese
30 large flat tortilla chips
30 fresh cilantro leaves (I just chop mine)

1
Preheat broiler.
2
In a medium bowl, stir together queso blanco, mayonnaise, shrimp, onions, chipotle puree, chopped cilantro, lime zest, and cumin.
3
Season with salt and pepper.
4
Spread about 1 Tablespoon mixture onto each tortilla chip and place on a baking sheet.
5
Broil until mixture begins to brown, about 1 minute.
6
Sprinkle each nacho with a generous teaspoon of Cotija cheese.
7
Place a cilantro leaf on each nacho (or sprinkle w/ chopped cilantro) and serve immediately.

430

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups grated queso blanco (or a mixture of queso blanco and Monterrey jack), ⅓ cup mayonnaise, 4 ounces cooked shrimp, coarsley chopped, ¼ cup minced green onion, and more.

Yes, Rich and Creamy 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.

Rich and Creamy Shrimp Nachos

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