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Cheesy Gulf Shrimp Nachos

Posted on August 30, 2014 by in A Gracious Plenty

The easiest way to get the family together for a meal is with a delicious, homemade dish with tasty ingredients, such as protein-packed shrimp.

There are many scrumptious reasons for including shrimp into your family’s diet. In fact, the American Heart Association andShrimpW other experts recommend eating seafood at least twice a week, and the FDA just announced this year that pregnant women should consume between 8-12 ounces of seafood a week. It’s easy to work towards this dietary goal by introducing Gulf shrimp into your diet. This versatile protein is easy to prepare; has a wonderfully salty and fresh flavor from the nutrient-rich environment in which it is caught; and is also widely available fresh and frozen at your local grocery.

Better-for-you benefits

Flavorful Gulf shrimp contains high-quality protein and a variety of essential nutrients, such as vitamins B-6 and B-12. Plus, it’s a natural source of vitamin D, low in saturated fat and offers healthy omega-3 fatty acids that have been shown to help reduce the risk of heart disease.

Gulf Shrimp Nachos (Makes 2-4 servings)

ShrimpNachosW1/4 pound tortilla chips

1 cup low-sodium black beans, cooked, rinsed and drained

1 1/2 cup shredded low-fat cheese

1/2 pounds small fresh or frozen Gulf shrimp (or large shrimp cut into bite-sized pieces), boiled and peeled

1 large tomato, finely diced

1/4 cup scallions, diced

Low-fat or fat-free sour cream (optional)

Salsa (optional)

Fresh guacamole (optional)

Preheat oven to broil. In large, oven-proof platter, place tortilla chips in single layer. Sprinkle black beans and half of cheese on top of chips, then evenly distribute shrimp on top. Add diced tomato as next layer, then cover with remaining cheese.

Cook under broiler for roughly 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Garnish nachos with sliced scallions, and top with sour cream, salsa and guacamole.

(Recipe provided to the Gulf Seafood Marketing Coalition, by Chef Justin Timineri of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.)

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