Jul 14 2026
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Seafood Nachos Recipe

Inspired by El Azteca
Time30m
Serves4

Cheese nachos topped with your choice of shrimp or crab meat.

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Ingredients

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Nacho Base

Seafood Topping

Garnishes

Method

Preparing the Seafood

  1. 1

    Cook the Shrimp

    In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Add Shrimp

    Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.

  3. 3

    Add Crab Meat

    Remove the skillet from heat and gently fold in the cooked crab meat and lemon juice. Set aside.

Assembling the Nachos

  1. 4

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 5

    Layer Tortilla Chips

    Spread the tortilla chips evenly on a large baking sheet.

  3. 6

    Add Cheese

    Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese generously over the tortilla chips.

  4. 7

    Add Seafood Topping

    Evenly distribute the seafood mixture over the cheese-covered tortilla chips.

  5. 8

    Bake Nachos

    Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and melted.

Serving

  1. 9

    Garnish

    Remove from the oven and top with sliced jalapeños, chopped cilantro, sour cream, and guacamole.

  2. 10

    Serve

    Serve hot and enjoy your delicious seafood nachos!

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