Surf & Turf Nachos Explosion (Print Version)
Nachos topped with seasoned beef, buttery shrimp, melted cheese, plus fresh garnishes and optional zesty toppings.
# Ingredients:
→ Base
01 -
1 bag tortilla chips
→ Proteins
02 -
8 ounces ground beef
03 -
8 ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Seasonings
04 -
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
→ Cooking Aromatics
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 garlic clove, minced
→ Cheese
07 -
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or nacho cheese sauce
→ Garnish
08 -
1/4 cup chopped cilantro or green onion
→ Optional Toppings
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Diced jalapeños
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Sour cream
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Salsa or pico de gallo
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Guacamole
# Steps:
01 -
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned. Stir in taco seasoning and a splash of water. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until the beef is fully cooked and the liquid is reduced.
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In a separate skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add minced garlic. Add shrimp and sauté for about 3 minutes per side, or until shrimp are pink and opaque. Remove from heat.
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Arrange tortilla chips evenly in a foil tray or oven-safe baking dish.
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Distribute the cooked ground beef evenly over the chips. Drizzle with cheese or nacho cheese sauce. Top with sautéed shrimp.
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Place the tray in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) and bake for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling.
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Remove nachos from the oven. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro or green onion. Serve immediately alongside desired optional toppings such as diced jalapeños, sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
# Notes:
01 -
For best texture, layer toppings just before baking and serve hot to maintain crispness.