Best Fresh Shrimp And Avocado Nachos Recipes

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FRESH SHRIMP AND AVOCADO NACHOS



Fresh Shrimp and Avocado Nachos image

I'm a fan of shrimp, and my family loves nachos. When I combined those favorites and added fresh avocado, the result was a cool yet satisfying snack. -Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 plum tomatoes, chopped
3 tomatillos, husked and chopped
4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons lime juice, divided
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons sea salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 pound peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), coarsely chopped
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and pitted, divided
1/2 cup sour cream
8 cups tortilla chips
1 cup shredded lettuce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, tomatillos, peppers, onion, cilantro, oil, 1 tablespoon lime juice, vinegar, garlic, salt and oregano. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes. Stir in shrimp., For avocado cream, mash 1 avocado with sour cream and 1 tablespoon remaining lime juice until smooth. Cube remaining avocado and toss with remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice., To serve, arrange chips on a large platter. Top with shrimp mixture, cubed avocado, lettuce and avocado cream; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 542mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

FRESH SHRIMP AND AVOCADO NACHOS



Fresh Shrimp and Avocado Nachos image

Since I'm such a fan of shrimp any which way and my family loves nachos, I combined my fresh-from-the-garden ingredients with shrimp and avocado for a cool yet satisfying take on the party snack. -Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 plum tomatoes, chopped
3 tomatillos, husks removed and chopped
4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons sea salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 pound peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), coarsely chopped
TOPPING:
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and pitted, divided
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons lime juice
8 cups tortilla chips
1 cup shredded lettuce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes. Stir in shrimp., For avocado cream, mash 1 avocado with sour cream and 1 tablespoon lime juice until smooth. Cube remaining avocado and toss with remaining lime juice., To serve, arrange chips on a large platter. Top with shrimp mixture, cubed avocado, lettuce and avocado cream; serve immediately.

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