Shrimp Scampi Nachos: The Ultimate Cheesy Snack Delight!
Shrimp Scampi Nachos are a delicious fusion of cheesy nachos and garlic butter shrimp, perfect for a snack or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 bag tortilla chips
- 1 cup mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Optional: sour cream or scampi-style dipping sauce
Instructions
- Sauté the Scampi Shrimp: In a pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add shrimp, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook until pink and juicy.
- Layer Up the Goodness: Spread tortilla chips over a baking tray. Top with diced tomato and the buttery shrimp.
- Get That Cheese Melt: Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top and broil until melted and bubbly.
- Add a Fresh Finish: Sprinkle chopped parsley and a dash of black pepper.
- Serve & Dip: Serve hot with sour cream or drizzle with more scampi butter.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding jalapeños or avocado.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your spice preference.
- These nachos are best served immediately for optimal crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg