Can’t decide on what favorite item to make for dinner? Mix it up & combine 2 favorites into Popcorn Shrimp Nachos, it’ll be a new family favorite.
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of SeaPak Shrimp & Seafood Company. The opinions and text are all mine.
As a mom, there are a few questions I dread coming from the mouths of my children. One would be “did you get that note from my teacher?”, not usually a good note if you know what I mean. Another would be “what’s for dinner?”. I only dread that particular question because 9 times out of 10 their response is “not that again”. I often feel like responding that way also as I get stuck in a rut making meals and then need to snap out of it and get the creative juices flowing again.
And that’s how Popcorn Shrimp Nachos appeared at our dinner table one night. I combined two family favorites into one deliciously easy meal! Summer break has arrived for us, which means our schedule is all over the place (in a good way). There are kids sleeping in, there are kids staying up late, there’s mom not shuttling kids here, there and everywhere.
When its time for dinner to happen, my summer motto is “Chillax, you’ve got this!”. The easier the better, I’m not spending all day prepping in the kitchen when there’s gloriously wonderful weather to enjoy. Wanna know what I’m keeping in my freezer to help me get dinner on the table and get us back outdoors?
SeaPak products are the perfect way to get dinner on the table in a snap! Did you know the USDA recommends eating at least two 4-ounce servings of seafood each week? We love shrimp and having SeaPak products readily available for all sorts of recipes just makes sense!
The basis of this super simple recipe starts with SeaPak Popcorn Shrimp. Simply cook according to package directions. Next, you layered them on top of tortilla chips, add cheese, black beans, tomatoes…pretty much any toppings your family enjoys. Cook until the cheese is melted and enjoy! I drizzled some Cilantro Lime Crema over the top and dinner was DONE!
Nachos pair nicely with these recipes:
Boozy Citrus Spritzer
Cilantro Lime Crema
Grilled Pineapple Cheesecake Parfaits
Popcorn Shrimp Nachos
Ingredients
- 1 18 oz package SeaPak Popcorn Shrimp, cooked according to package directions
- Tortilla chips
- Mexican blend cheese, shredded
- Tomatoes, diced
- Black beans, rinsed & drained
- Optional: Cilantro Lime Crema | [http://whoneedsacape.com/2013/06/cilantro-lime-crema/]
Instructions
- Cook SeaPak Popcorn Shrimp according to package directions.
- Preheat oven to 375° degrees.
- Place desired amount of tortilla chips on baking sheet or baking pan.
- Top with a layer of shredded Mexican blend cheese.
- Top with a layer of cooked SeaPak Popcorn Shrimp.
- Finish with additional cheese, diced tomatoes & black beans. Add additional topping if desired.
- Cook approximately 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Cool & serve.
Oh yum this sounds absolutely delicious, shrimps have to be one of my favourite treats and with nachos too! Perfect.
This is actually a good snack to have. Get rid of the melted cheese and this will be classed as a healthy snack 😀 I would defo try this for sure.
Mmmmm nachos! I’m sadly allergic to wheat, but if I can find a gluten-free alternative I’ll definitely be trying these asap. 😉
All of our favorites things! Cheesy nacho’s and popcorn shrimp sound like an amazing combo!
Kids always can be so creative and I like the concept of shrimp tacos! I might need to add this to my dinner options!
I love shrimp and I love nachos. I never, ever would have thought to put the two together. This looks amazing.
This is such a cool idea! I have never thought to combine shrimp and nachos before. I will have to give this recipe a try on the weekend. I am sure it will be a big hit.
It’s nice that there are easy to prepare popcorn shrimps and shrimps scampi. I love shrimps because it can really be tasty and this one, looks really mouthwatering.
I never thought about putting popcorn shrimp on nachos but that looks so good! Yum! A new recipe I get to try with the family.
holy yum yum that sounds good! I would have never thought this up myself so thank you for the idea… I’ll give it a try tomorrow ; )
These are two of my most favorite foods in the world and I have no idea why I’ve never thought of this! You’re a genius! SeaPak I said our absolute favorite brand to buy.
My husband would totally freak out over these nachos! Popcorn shrimp and nachos?!? That is like heaven for him!
Nachos are my all-time favorite. Nachos are anything but typical. No corn chips, no chili, and no lack of imagination arrive piled high with house fired wanton chips smothered with auteed popcorn shrimp and crayfish, kalamata olives, sliced banana peppers, fresh red onion, scallions, tomatoes, and tasty spinach cheese sauce.
My kids would love this recipe. Anything with the word nacho in it is a winning dinner!
I didn’t know that you can combine nachos, popcorns, and shrimps. Such a unique idea.
Why have I never thought of doing this before??! Brilliant idea and a great appetizer too!
Wow. I should look for those popcorn shrimp at the store. It does look yummy and there are a gazillion things you can make with it, or just have it as it is for a healthy snack. The nacho recipe you shared looks fantastic. I’m going to make that soon as I get a package of the popcorn shrimp.
We make nachos at least once a week but I’ve never thought to use popcorn shrimp as my meat filler. I can’t wait to try your recipe. I love popcorn shrimp.