Sheet Pan Shrimp Nachos are loaded with juicy shrimp, a poblano cheese sauce, and fresh toppings - easy & delicious.
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 6 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 6people
Calories 448kcal
Ingredients
Seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoonschili powder
1/2teaspooncumin
1 teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonoregano
1/4teaspoon granulated garlic
Shrimp
1tablespoonolive oil
1 lbmedium shrimppeeled & divined
Poblano Cheese Sauce
2tablespoonsfinely diced red onion
1poblano pepper
1garlic clove
1tablespoonolive oil
1/2cup creama
1/2cupmilk
1/2 cupshredded Monterrey Jack cheese
2tablespoonsfinely chopped cilantro
Nachos
1 1/2cupsshredded Colby Jack cheese
diced tomatoes, purple onion and cilantroto taste
10 ouncesTortilla Chips
Instructions
Preheat oven on medium broil.
Sauce
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add finely diced poblano pepper, garlic, purple onion, and salt to pan. Sauté until charred and tender, stirring occasionally. Turn-off the heat.
Once the peppers are charred add the creama, milk and cheese to the skillet. Stir to combine and then pour into a blender or food processor + add the cilantro and puree until smooth. Then set aside.
Prepare the shrimp.
Season the shrimp by adding the chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and granulated garlic in a small bowl. Stir to combine.
Toss the shrimp in the seasoning.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the olive oil once the pan is hot add the shrimp in a single layer.
Cook for about 2–3 minutes per side, turning with tongs. Shrimp cook very quickly, so watch them closely to avoid a tough, rubbery texture. They are done when they turn pink and opaque and internal cooking temp of 145°F (63°C).
Once the shrimp are cooked remove them from the pan and place them on a cutting board. Roughly chop the the shrimp. This is optional, but I love that it makes the nachos easier to eat.
Nacho Assembly
Place tortilla chips in single-ish layer on a baking sheet. Top with 1 cup of the sauce that we set aside, shrimp, and shredded cheese.
Place in the oven under medium broil until cheese is completely melted, about 4-7 minutes. Watch carefully as not to burn.
Remove from the oven and serve immediately topping with your favorite garnishes.