Shrimp Crab Nachos: Your New Favorite Seafood Treat!
Shrimp Crab Nachos are a cheesy, crunchy, and ultimate seafood party stack that combines shrimp and crab for a delicious appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 small corn tortillas (cut in halves or quarters)
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Brush tortilla halves with olive oil and bake at 375°F for 8–10 mins until crispy.
- In a bowl, toss shrimp and crab with cumin, garlic powder, diced tomato, red onion, salt, and pepper.
- On a baking sheet or dish, layer tortillas, a scoop of seafood mix, then a blend of both cheeses. Repeat layers.
- Bake at 375°F for 10–12 minutes until cheese is bubbling and golden.
- Top with chopped cilantro and slice into squares. Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding jalapeños or avocado.
- Can be made ahead and baked just before serving.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg