Spicy Shrimp Nachos
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Put a little spice in your game-day menu with nachos that feature jalapeno peppers and Jamaican jerk seasoning.


Spicy Shrimp Nachos

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Servings: Makes 8 servings.
Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 31 mins
Related Categories: Mexican Nachos, Mexican Nachos, Shrimp Appetizers, Shrimp Appetizers, Spicy Shrimp Appetizers
 
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Ingredients
  • 1  cup
    mango, seeded, peeled, and chopped
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  • 1  medium
    red sweet pepper, chopped
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  • 2  Tbsp.
    finely chopped red onion
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  • 1 
    fresh jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped*
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  • 2  Tbsp.
    packed brown sugar
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  • 2  Tbsp.
    Jamaican jerk seasoning
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  • 1  lb.
    peeled, deveined uncooked shrimp
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    Nonstick cooking spray
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  • 8  cups
    tortilla chips (8 oz.)
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  • 4  oz.
    Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno peppers or Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
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Directions
1.
Preheat broiler. For salsa, in a bowl stir together mango, sweet pepper, onion, and chile pepper; set aside. In a large bowl stir together brown sugar and jerk seasoning. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Coat a grill pan or large skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat. Add half the shrimp at a time to the pan. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes each side or until shrimp are opaque. Remove and set aside. If desired, coarsely chop shrimp.
2.
Spread tortilla chips on a broiler-safe platter or baking sheet. Top with shrimp and salsa. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil 4 inches from heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Makes 8 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 283, Total Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Monounsaturated Fat 4 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 99 mg, Sodium 507 mg, Carbohydrate 27 g, Total Sugar 7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 17 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 45%, Calcium 19%, Iron 13%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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