Blackened Shrimp Nachos Recipe

Blackened seasoning-

¾ teaspoon paprika

½ tablespoon garlic powder

½ tablespoon onion powder

½ tablespoon dried thyme

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

½ teaspoon oregano

Pico De Gallo-

4 plum tomatoes (seeded and diced)

1 small white onion (finely chopped)

2-3 jalapeño peppers (seeded and chopped)

½ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

salt (to taste)

Other-

1lb raw medium shrimp (peeled and deveined with trails removed)

Vegetable oil (for frying)

1 bag tortilla chips

2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce

½ cup Mexican crema 

3 green onions (sliced)

 In a small bowl combine all of the ingredients for the blackened seasoning. Mix well and set aside.

In a bowl combine tomatoes, onion, peppers and cilantro. Add lime juice and salt. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate until needed.

Heat a little bit of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with the blackened seasoning. Add the shrimp and sauté for 5-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until fully cooked.

Lay out of the tortilla chips on a large baking sheet or individual microwave-safe plates. Top the tortilla chips evenly with the shredded cheese. If you are using a baking sheet place into the oven and bake at 350 degrees F. until the cheese has melted. If you are using a plate, you can microwave it until the cheese melts. 

Top with pico del gallo, crema, lettuce, shrimp and green onion.