How to Make Cajun Shrimp and Andouille Nachos - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're in the mood for a delicious and satisfying meal that brings together the bold and spicy flavors of Cajun cuisine, look no further than these Cajun Shrimp and Andouille Nachos. This dish is a crowd-pleaser, perfect for game day, movie night, or any occasion that calls for a hearty and flavorful snack or appetizer.

The combination of tender shrimp, smoky andouille sausage, and a mix of savory spices and herbs make these nachos a standout dish that will have everyone coming back...

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Ingredients

  • ½ pound andouille sausage, sliced
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • ½ red bell pepper, diced
  • ½ green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 celery rib, diced
  • 1 (12 ounce) bag tortilla chips
  • 12 ounces raw peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Colby Jack cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add andouille and cook for 2 minutes. Add onion and cook for 2 minutes more. Add bell peppers and cook for 2 minutes more. Remove from heat and stir in celery.
  • Line a baking sheet with foil and place tortilla chips on top. Cover chips with the sausage mixture.
  • Place shrimp in a bowl; add oil and seafood seasoning. Stir to coat. Place shrimp in the same skillet and cook over medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Scatter shrimp on top of the sausage mixture. Sprinkle Colby Jack cheese over the nachos.
  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler to low. Broil nachos until cheese has melted, about 3 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    464 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 107mg
    • Sodium: 869mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 96mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 261mg