Seafood Nachos With Avocado Cream Recipe

Name: Seafood Nachos With Avocado Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 whole Whole Wheat & Corn Tortillas (each Tortilla Cut Into 8 Pieces, Resembling A Chip In Size); 1/2 pounds Shrimp, Peeled & De-veined (tails Removed); 1/2 pounds Scallops; 1 Tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Shredded; 1 cup Pepper Jack Cheese, Shredded; 1 can (14 Oz Can) Black Beans, Drained And Rinsed; 2 ears Corn, Roasted, Kernels Then Cut Off The Cob; 1/2 cups Cherry Tomatoes, Cut In Half; 1/2 cups Chopped Fresh Cilantro; 1/2 cups Purple Onions, Chopped; 1/2 cups Green Onions, Sliced; 1/4 cups Cotija Cheese, Crumbled; 1 whole Lime, Cut In Half, Divided Use; 1/2 cups Nonfat Greek Yogurt; 1 whole Avocado, Peeled, Pitted And Cut Into Large Pieces; 1 teaspoon Cumin

Servings: persons

10 whole Whole Wheat & Corn Tortillas (each Tortilla Cut Into 8 Pieces, Resembling A Chip In Size)
1/2 pounds Shrimp, Peeled & De-veined (tails Removed)
1/2 pounds Scallops
1 Tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
1 cup Pepper Jack Cheese, Shredded
1 can (14 Oz Can) Black Beans, Drained And Rinsed
2 ears Corn, Roasted, Kernels Then Cut Off The Cob
1/2 cups Cherry Tomatoes, Cut In Half
1/2 cups Chopped Fresh Cilantro
1/2 cups Purple Onions, Chopped
1/2 cups Green Onions, Sliced
1/4 cups Cotija Cheese, Crumbled
1 whole Lime, Cut In Half, Divided Use
1/2 cups Nonfat Greek Yogurt
1 whole Avocado, Peeled, Pitted And Cut Into Large Pieces
1 teaspoon Cumin

1
Preheat oven to 425 F. On a rimmed baking sheet place tortilla pieces.
2
Bake about 5 minutes, flip them over, and bake for 5-10 minutes more until crispy and golden.
3
Then remove them from the oven and set aside.
4
To make the cream sauce combine all three ingredients in food processor and blend until well mixed.
5
Squeeze in half of the lime.
6
Taste and add salt or pepper if needed.
7
Refrigerate until ready to use.
8
Meanwhile, wash shrimp and scallops.
9
Dry them well and sprinkle Old Bay seasoning over both.
10
In a cast iron skillet over high heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil.
11
Add the shrimp and sear for 2 minutes and flip over.
12
Sear the shrimp for 2 more minutes or until opaque.
13
Remove shrimp from skillet onto a plate and cover to keep warm.
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Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil into the skillet.
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Add scallops.
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Sear 2 minutes and flip.
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Sear another 2 minutes.
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Remove scallops from skillet.
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Cut scallops and shrimp into bite-size pieces.
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You are going to assemble the nachos on the same tray that you baked the chips on.
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Add a sprinkling of cheddar and pepper jack cheese, beans and corn over the chips.
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Repeat layers: cheese, beans, corn and then end with shrimp and scallops over everything.
23
Bake for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
24
Remove from oven and top with tomatoes, cilantro, onions, green onions and cojita cheese.
25
Dollop cilantro cream over everything and finish her off with a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
26
Enjoy.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 whole Whole Wheat & Corn Tortillas (each Tortilla Cut Into 8 Pieces, Resembling A Chip In Size), 1/2 pounds Shrimp, Peeled & De-veined (tails Removed), 1/2 pounds Scallops, 1 Tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning, and more.

Yes, Seafood Nachos With Avocado Cream 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.

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Seafood Nachos With Avocado Cream

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