Shrimp Nachos With Tomatillo Salsa Recipe

Name: Shrimp Nachos With Tomatillo Salsa Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 10 ounce bag tortilla chips; 1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 teaspoons zest and 2 tablespoons juice from 3 limes, divided; Salt; 2 jalapeños, seeded, divided; 8 ounces tomatillos, quartered; 1 small onion, rough chopped; 1 cup packed cilantro, divided; 12 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded; 1 ripe avocado, chopped

Whether you're not a meat lover or you're just looking to shake things up, shrimp makes one heck of a tasty nacho. Though you might not expect the sweet and briny shellfish to be compatible with cheese, mild Monterey Jack makes an excellent match. A piquant tomatillo-jalapeño-cilantro salsa keeps the flavors fresh, with half of it going into the oven with the chips, and the rest spooned over the top just before serving. This is one nacho plate that won't weigh you down.

January 2014

Shrimp Nachos With Tomatillo Salsa Recipe

Prep 10 mins

Cook 25 mins

Active 15 mins

Total 35 mins

Serves 4 to 6 servings

Makes 1 pan

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One 10-ounce bag tortilla chips
1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons zest and 2 tablespoons juice from 3 limes, divided
Salt
2 jalapeños, seeded, divided
8 ounces tomatillos, quartered
1 small onion, roughly chopped
1 cup packed cilantro, divided
12 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1 ripe avocado

Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat to 375°F (190°C). Spread chips in 13- by 9-inch baking dish. Mince 1/2 jalapeño. Toss shrimp, zest, 2 teaspoons lime juice, minced jalapeño, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; set aside.
Place tomatillos, onion, remaining jalapeño, 3/4 cup cilantro, and remaining 4 teaspoons lime juice in food processor and pulse until coarse chopped (do not purée), about 4 to 6 pulses.
In a small saucepan, cook shrimp over medium heat, stirring, until just cooked through, about 2 minutes.
Scatter cheese over the chips. Spoon half of the salsa over the chips and then scatter the cooked shrimp over the top. Bake until cheese is just melted, about 20 minutes. Top with the remaining salsa and cilantro. Dice the avocado and scatter over the top. Serve immediately.

Special Equipment

13- by 9-inch baking dish, food processor

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
698	Calories
39g	Fat
44g	Carbs
45g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 to 6
Amount per serving
Calories	698
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39g	50%
Saturated Fat 14g	71%
Cholesterol 290mg	97%
Sodium 1964mg	85%
Total Carbohydrate 44g	16%
Dietary Fiber 8g	29%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 45g
Vitamin C 17mg	83%
Calcium 596mg	46%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 803mg	17%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.