📝 Description
These Loaded Shrimp Nachos are a full flavor explosion—crispy tortilla chips topped with juicy seasoned shrimp, melted cheese, spicy sauces, and fresh toppings. Perfect for parties, game nights, or a quick indulgent snack.
🛒 Ingredients
🍤 Shrimp
🦐 400g shrimp, peeled & deveined
🧂 Salt & black pepper
🌶️ 1 tsp paprika
🧄 1 tsp garlic powder
🌶️ 1/2 tsp chili powder
🛢️ 1 tbsp oil
🧀 Nachos Base
🌽 1 large bag tortilla chips
🧀 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
🧀 1 cup mozzarella cheese
🥑 Toppings
🍅 1 tomato, diced
🧅 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
🌶️ Jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
🥑 1 avocado, diced (optional)
🌿 Fresh cilantro
🥫 Sauces
🧄 Garlic mayo or sour cream
🌶️ Hot sauce
🧀 Cheese sauce (optional but recommended)
🍋 Lime juice
👨🍳 Instructions
🔥 Season shrimp with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder.
🍤 Heat oil in a pan and cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and juicy. Set aside.
🌽 Spread tortilla chips on a baking tray.
🧀 Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella evenly over chips.
🔥 Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 5–7 minutes until cheese melts.
🍤 Add cooked shrimp on top of hot cheesy nachos.
🍅 Add tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, and avocado.
🌿 Drizzle with garlic mayo, hot sauce, and a squeeze of lime.
🍽️ Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.
💡 Notes
🔥 Don’t overcook shrimp—keeps them juicy.
🧀 Mix cheeses for better melt and stretch.
🌶️ Add extra jalapeños for serious heat.
🍋 Lime juice balances the richness perfectly.
