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Fresh Shrimp and Avocado Nachos

Name: Fresh Shrimp and Avocado Nachos
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: 4 plum tomatoes, chopped; 3 tomatillos, husked and chopped; 4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons lime juice, divided; 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1-1/2 teaspoons sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 pound peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), coarsely chopped; 2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and pitted, divided; 1/2 cup sour cream; 8 cups tortilla chips; 1 cup shredded lettuce

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. + chilling

Makes

10 servings

I'm a fan of shrimp, and my family loves nachos. When I combined those favorites and added fresh avocado, the result was a cool yet satisfying snack. —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan

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Ingredients

4 plum tomatoes, chopped
3 tomatillos, husked and chopped
4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons lime juice, divided
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons sea salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 pound peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), coarsely chopped
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and pitted, divided
1/2 cup sour cream
8 cups tortilla chips
1 cup shredded lettuce

Directions

In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, tomatillos, peppers, onion, cilantro, oil, 1 tablespoon lime juice, vinegar, garlic, salt and oregano. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes. Stir in shrimp.
For avocado cream, mash 1 avocado with sour cream and 1 tablespoon remaining lime juice until smooth. Cube remaining avocado and toss with remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice.
To serve, arrange chips on a large platter. Top with shrimp mixture, cubed avocado, lettuce and avocado cream; serve immediately.

Test Kitchen tips

The avocado cream makes a great topping for tacos, quesadillas and even burgers.

Seasoned rice vinegar is different than regular rice vinegar. It has added sugar and salt.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 264 calories, 16g fat (3g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 542mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein.

Fresh Shrimp and Avocado Nachos

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