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Shrimp Nachos

Tortilla chips loaded with shredded cheese, black beans, shrimp, avocado, scallions and cilantro, then drizzled with ranch dressing and served with salsa and lime wedges. Ready in less than 15 minutes, these nachos are the perfect game day appetizer.
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 438 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6.5 ounces tortilla chips  restaurant style tortilla chips half of a 13 ounce bag, like Tostitos
  • 3 cups Mexican style shredded cheese 4 cheese blend or sub cheddar
  • 12 ounces cooked extra-large shrimp frozen shell-on cooked extra-large shrimp (31-40 shrimp per pound) thawed, shell/tail removed and patted dry
  • 1/2 cup black beans canned, drained and rinsed
  • 2 avocados sliced or cut into chunks or use 1 cup prepared guac
  • 1/2 bunch scallions white and green parts, trimmed and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup cilantro loosely packed, (leaves and stems), roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing

For serving

  • Salsa
  • Lime wedges

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with tinfoil.
  • Place chips evenly on a baking sheet and top with cheese. Add shrimp and black beans evenly overtop the chips. 
  • Place in oven for 5-7 minutes, until cheese is melted and the shrimp is warmed through.
  • Remove from the oven and top with avocado chunks, sliced scallions, and chopped cilantro. Drizzle with ranch dressing.
  • Serve with salsa and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 438kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 23gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 461mgPotassium: 492mgFiber: 6gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 486IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 396mgIron: 2mg
Keyword shrimp nachos
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