Achiote Shrimp Nachos Recipes

CITRUS SHRIMP NACHOS

Steps:

• 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.

RICE PUDDING SUNDAE

Steps:

• For the rice pudding: Add the cream, milk, agave, cinnamon stick and 1 cup water to a 10-quart saucepot or large Dutch oven and bring to a boil. Add the rice and reduce to a simmer, then cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat.
• For the bourbon raisins: Add the raisins, granulated sugar, bourbon and 1/2 cup water to a 2-quart saucepot and bring to a boil. Lower to a simmer and let cook for 3 minutes, then drain and add to the rice pudding.
• For the passionfruit sauce: Cut the passionfruit in half and scoop the flesh and seeds into a bowl. Stir in the condensed milk.
• For the whipped cream: Whip the cream with the confectioners' sugar until it holds soft peaks.
• For serving: Add a 2-ounce ladleful of the rice pudding to a serving bowl, then add a scoop of the ice cream, the passionfruit sauce and a 1-ounce ladleful of the rice pudding. Top with a scoop of ice cream and a dollop of whipped cream. Repeat to make 3 more.

SHRIMP NACHOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Spread tortilla chips onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Mix Monterey Jack cheese, shrimp, mayonnaise, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, cilantro, minced onion, cumin, and black pepper together in a bowl. Spoon mixture onto the tortilla chips.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 3 minutes. Turn on the broiler and broil nachos until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Allow nachos to sit at room temperature for about 2 minutes before serving.

TRADITIONAL NACHOS

Steps:

• Heat the oil to 350 degrees F in a tabletop deep-fryer or in a Dutch oven with a deep-fry thermometer attached. Place a wire rack over a sheet pan for draining. Fry the tortillas in small batches until crisped and golden, 4 to 6 minutes. Place on the rack to drain.
• Spoon the Black Bean Puree over the bottom of a large oval platter. Arrange the fried tortillas over the top. Spoon the Queso generously all over. Top with pico de gallo, pickled chiles, avocado and cilantro.
• Heat a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the oil, onions, jalapeno, coriander and cumin. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is soft, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in the beans. Add the stock, crema and salt to taste. Bring to a simmer. Transfer the mixture to a blender and puree. Yield: about 4 cups.
• Melt the butter in a 3-quart saucepan set over medium heat. Stir in the flour until combined. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Switch to a whisk and slowly whisk in the milk and cream. Whisk in the salt. Switch back to a spoon and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the Cheddar and Jack cheeses. Turn the heat off and allow the cheese to melt. Stir until smooth. Yield: 6 cups.

LOBSTER NACHOS

Steps:

• In a medium, wide skillet, heat the cooking oil over medium heat. Add the tortillas to the skillet, a few at a time, and fry for about 1 minute on each side. Put the fried tortillas on paper towels to drain and sprinkle with salt, to taste.
• In a saute pan, warm the lobster meat with the lemon oil over low heat minutes until warm, about 5 minutes.
• In a large bowl combine the corn, tomatoes, mint, cilantro, jalapeno, black beans, jicama, lime juice, chili powder, and the garlic salt.
• Start assembling the nachos by stacking the tortilla chips on each plate. Add the black bean salsa then top with half a cup of the lobster meat. Garnish with creme fraiche, avocado, queso fresco, and chives. Serve.

ACHIOTE SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until golden and fragrant, 1 minute. Add achiote, pepper, sugar and salt. Cook, mashing with the back of a wooden spoon, to a thick paste, 2 minutes.
• Pour in lime juice and grapefruit juice, thinning to a sauce.
• Add shrimp. Cook, tossing, until shrimp are cooked through and coated with an orange/red sauce, 4 minutes. Transfer to a shallow bowl and sprinkle with cilantro.
• You can eat these guys as is, over rice or dipped into guacamole (the guac is my favorite way to have these).