You are going to love the bold, fresh flavors of these Spicy Blackened Shrimp Skillet Nachos!
Nachos for grown-ups? Yes, please!
This post brought to you by KRAFT Natural Shredded Cheese and Safeway. All opinions are 100% mine.
I am SO into nachos. Always have been. We make them A LOT in our house and I never hear complaining. Like, never ever.
These nachos may just be my new favorite. First of all let’s talk about the shrimp. Shrimp just makes these nachos seem so decadent. It also makes these nachos appealing to adults. Especially shrimp-loving adults like myself.
The best part about this recipe isn’t even the shrimp though, it’s how easy the nachos are to make. There are just a few ingredients needed and they take approximately 7 minutes to make. Yep. SEVEN minutes. Maybe less…
I made these nachos in a cast-iron skillet. It makes it super easy to throw the nachos in the oven for a few minutes (baking or broiling) to get that cheese all melted and perfect. Super easy.
And let’s talk about the cheese. I used KRAFT Shredded Triple Cheddar Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA. Extra-creamy and the cheese melts beautifully – perfect for nachos.
If you’re worried about the spice level, just adjust the amount of jalapeno to your family’s tastes – or eliminate entirely. These nachos will definitely be a repeat for our family. Everyone enjoyed zesty flavors and the shrimp is a nice change of pace.
The bold, fresh flavors of the jalapenos, cilantro, and green onions are exactly what these nachos need on top. Just delicious.
This is a recipe you definitely need to try – SOON!
Spicy Blackened Shrimp Skillet Nachos
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing divided
- 3/4 lb. frozen cooked shrimp thawed
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 tbsp blackened seasoning see below
- 6 cups tortilla chips 8 oz.
- 8 oz KRAFT Shredded Triple Cheddar Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA 1 package
- 1 green onion chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper thinly sliced
Blackened Seasoning
- 1 3/4 tsp paprika
- 3/4 tsp dried thyme leaves
- 1/4 tsp ground red pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees, or start your broiler.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet on high heat until very hot and starts to smoke.
- Add one tablespoon of dressing, shrimp, chopped red peppers and seasoning to the skillet.
- Cook, stirring frequently, for 1 to 2 min. or until shrimp is heated through and evenly coated with dressing mixture. Stir in remaining tablespoon of dressing.
- Remove shrimp mixture from skillet.
- Layer half of the chips, shrimp mixture and cheese. Repeat layers.
- Place in oven for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted. OR Broil for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Top nachos with with onions, cilantro and jalapenos.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
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20 Minute Skillet Chicken and Spinach Parmesan
Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza Pinwheels
5 Cheese Roasted Red Pepper Spread
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Deb @ Cooking on the Front Burner says
Thanks for sharing with us Trish at Best of the Weekend. We definitely love nachos in our family and totally can see me making these – pinned!
Julia says
My mouth is watering! I am going to have to dig out my cast iron skillet! Please come link this up at Tickle My Tastebuds!
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Julie @ This Gal Cooks says
I’ve always had a love affair with nachos as well, Trish! LOVE them. And I love these shrimp skillet nachos. I’ve never had nachos with shrimp but I need to change that! Pinned and sharing on FB!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says
I made these too! Yours look incredible, makes me want them all over again!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Weren’t they yummy Erin? Definitely making again soon 🙂
claire @ the realistic nutritionist says
Holy crap this is DREAMY.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Hehe! Thanks Claire 🙂 I thought so too!
marcie says
I’ve never had shrimp on my nachos and I think it’s a great idea! This looks outrageously good, Trish! 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
It is super yummy Marcie! Definitely a fun twist 🙂
Crystal says
I love nachos. These look so delicious. I’m hungry for them now, but it is midnight. It’ll have to wait till later. Thanks for the recipe!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Crystal! These would be a great midnight snack 🙂
Stephanie @ Back For Seconds says
Trish, these are amazing! I am s making these. Pinned!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yay! Thanks Stephanie!
Laura | Baking Outside the Box says
We have nachos at our house at least once a week. Skillet nachos would be a great way to change it up. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You bet Laura! Thanks for stopping by!
Gwen @simplyhealthyfamily says
I could live of nachos! I’ve never made them w shrimp, yummy!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
LOL! Same here Gwen – you’ve gotta try the shrimp 🙂
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
I’m loving that these are made in ONE skillet for easy cleanup and SO FAST to make! pinned
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Totally Averie! Easy is best – always 🙂 Thanks for the pin!