Description
A bold and exciting dish that combines zesty shrimp with savory sausage for a mouthwatering nacho experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound of smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 bag of tortilla chips
- 2 cups of shredded cheese (cheddar or a blend)
- 1 can of diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, jalapeƱos
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Start by preparing your shrimp and sausage. If your sausage isn’t pre-cooked, sautĆ© it in a skillet over medium heat until it’s browned.
- Cook the shrimp: Once the sausage is ready, add the shrimp to the skillet. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 3-4 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Layer the nachos: Grab a large baking sheet and spread out a generous layer of tortilla chips. Over the chips, sprinkle the cooked shrimp and sausage mixture evenly. Then, pour the canned tomatoes over the top.
- Cheese, please: Shower the whole delight with shredded cheese.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 400Ā°F (200Ā°C) and pop the nachos in for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is all melty and bubbly.
- Serve and garnish: Once baked, let the nachos cool slightly. Top them off with fresh cilantro and any additional toppings you love.
Notes
For a gooey texture, mix different types of cheese. These nachos are perfect for sharing, so feel free to double the ingredients for a larger crowd.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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