Citrus Shrimp Nachos
- Level: Easy
- Total: 1 hr 20 min (includes marinating time)
- Active: 20 min
- Yield: 24 canapes
- Level: Easy
- Total: 1 hr 20 min (includes marinating time)
- Active: 20 min
- Yield: 24 canapes
Ingredients
Shrimp:
12 ounces cooked cocktail shrimp, tails removed
1/2 cup diced jicama
1/2 cup diced mango
2 tablespoons diced pimentos
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
3 scallions, green and white parts, thinly sliced
Citrus Marinade:
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons jalapeno hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Zest and juice of 1 lime
Freshly ground black pepper
Serving:
24 substantial round tortilla chips
1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Directions
- For the shrimp: Chop the shrimp into small pieces and add to a large bowl. Add the jicama, mango, pimentos, cilantro and scallions.
- For the citrus marinade: In a mason jar, combine the olive oil, orange juice, honey, hot sauce, salt, lime zest and juice and a pinch of pepper. Secure the lid and shake to combine. Pour over the shrimp mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
- For serving: Top individual chips with a small scoop of the marinated shrimp mixture. Garnish with queso fresco and cilantro leaves.
