Description
A bold and flavorful nacho dish with Cajun-seasoned shrimp and creamy cheese sauce, perfect for parties, game nights, or a cozy dinner treat.
Ingredients
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1 lb shrimp (peeled, deveined, tail-off)
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2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
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1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp lime juice
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1 tbsp butter
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1 tbsp flour
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1 cup whole milk
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½ tsp chipotle powder
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Tortilla chips (thick, scoop-style)
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Optional toppings: cilantro, jalapeños, avocado, sour cream
Instructions
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Marinate shrimp in Cajun seasoning, olive oil, and lime juice.
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Sear shrimp in a hot pan for 2–3 minutes per side.
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In a saucepan, make cheese sauce with butter, flour, milk, cheese, and chipotle.
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Assemble nachos with chips, cheese sauce, shrimp, and toppings.
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Bake at 375°F for 8–10 minutes or broil for 2–3 minutes until bubbly.
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Cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Cajun, American
Nutrition
- Calories: 380
- Fat: 26g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 20g
Keywords: Cajun shrimp nachos, cheese sauce, spicy nachos, seafood nachos, shrimp party snacks