Super-Duper Nachos Recipe

Name: Super-Duper Nachos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons lime juice; ¼ teaspoon chili powder; ¼ teaspoon cumin; salt, to taste; 2 teaspoons finely minced garlic; 24 medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and rinsed; 48 large flat tortilla chips; 1 ½ cups gridiron guacamole; 2 ripe plum tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice or ½ cup prepared salsa, drained; ¾ cup grated monterey jack cheese; 48 pickled jalapeno peppers, drained and patted dry; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or 2 tablespoons cilantro

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons lime juice
¼ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon cumin
salt, to taste
2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
24 medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and rinsed
48 large flat tortilla chips
1 ½ cups gridiron guacamole
2 ripe plum tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice or ½ cup prepared salsa, drained
¾ cup grated monterey jack cheese
48 pickled jalapeno peppers, drained and patted dry
2 tablespoons chopped parsley or 2 tablespoons cilantro

1
In a bowl, combine the oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt and garlic.
2
Toss with the shrimp; let rest for 15 minutes.
3
Remove shrimp from the marinade.
4
Saute in a skillet to cook through, about 2 minutes per side.
5
Halve the shrimp lengthwise and set aside, covered, in the refrigerator.
6
Assemble the nachos in batches: Arrange the tortilla chips on baking sheets; place a shrimp half, cut-side down, on each chip.
7
Top each with 1 teaspoon of guacamole; sprinkle with tomato and cheese, then top with a jalapeno slice.
8
Sprinkle with parsley.
9
Just before serving, broil the nachos to melt the cheese, about 1 minute.
10
Serve immediately.
11
Per nacho: 35 calories, 3g carbohydrate, 1g protein, 2.5g fat, 5mg cholesterol.

982

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

133

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 teaspoons lime juice, ¼ teaspoon chili powder, ¼ teaspoon cumin, and more.

Yes, Super-Duper Nachos falls under the Snacks & Appetizers 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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