Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Seafood Nachos


Seafood Nachos

If you get beyond the salsa and chips, margaritas, and are ready for a main dish, here is an excellent offering.

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp

2 to 3 teaspoons toasted ground cumin

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 pound jumbo lump crab meat, cleaned and picked

3/4 cup sour cream

1 bunch green onions, sliced

1 (9-ounce) bag yellow, white, or blue corn tortilla chips

3 cups grated pepper Jack cheese

1/2 cup sliced pickled jalapeño


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Preparation 1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp, cumin, and garlic; sauté 3 minutes or until shrimp are pink.


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2. Combine cooked shrimp, crab, sour cream, and green onions in a large bowl.


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3. Spread tortilla chips on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet. Top with shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with cheese, and top with jalapeño.


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4. Broil 5 to 6 inches from heat 2 minutes or until cheese melts. Serve immediately !

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