Description
Shrimp and Chorizo Nachos with Fresh Pico de Gallo are a flavorful gluten-free snack or appetizer featuring spicy chorizo, tender shrimp, melted cheeses, and fresh, zesty pico de gallo.
Ingredients
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- 6 gluten-free corn tortillas, cut into quarters OR 24 gluten-free corn tortilla chips
- 7 oz gluten-free Mexican pork chorizo
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
- 3 oz freshly shredded Pepper Jack cheese
- 3 oz freshly shredded Queso Quesadilla or Monterey Jack
- 1 avocado, chopped
- 1 green onion, chopped
- Fresh Pico de Gallo:
- 2 vine-ripened tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 1/4 white onion, minced
- 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and minced (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup packed cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook chorizo in a skillet over medium heat until browned and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook chopped shrimp until pink and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
- If using corn tortillas, bake or fry quarters until crispy, or use pre-made tortilla chips.
- Arrange tortilla chips on a baking sheet or oven-safe dish. Sprinkle cooked chorizo and shrimp evenly over the chips.
- Top with shredded Pepper Jack and Queso Quesadilla (or Monterey Jack) cheese.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Prepare pico de gallo by combining tomatoes, white onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Remove nachos from oven and top with chopped avocado, green onions, and fresh pico de gallo.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeño amount to control spice level.
- For extra crunch, lightly toast the tortilla chips before assembling.
- Use fresh cheeses for best melting and flavor.
- Optional: add a dollop of sour cream or drizzle of hot sauce for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 110mg