Shrimp Nachos with White Cheddar Sauce and Hass Avocado Grapefruit Salsa
09/01/2010
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Recipe created by chef Tyler Florence for the Hass Avocado Board
- 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 3 Tbsp. flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp. ground cumin
- 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 dried chipotle chile
- 1 lb. peeled shrimp, finely diced
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 (10-oz.) bag baked tortilla chips
- Hass Avocado Grapefruit Salsa (see make-ahead recipe above)
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese, for garnish
Hass Avocado Grapefruit Salsa
- 3 ripe, Fresh Hass Avocados, peeled, seeded and scooped out
- 1 cup diced ruby red grapefruit
- 1 serrano chile, finely diced
- 3 scallions, sliced into 1/8-inch thick circles
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add the flour and cook, whisking constantly, for 4-5 minutes. Gradually add the milk, stirring until it becomes thick and smooth, about 5 minutes. Add the cheese, and stir until melted and sauce is smooth. Whisk in half of the cumin and season with kosher salt; set aside.
- Place a skillet over medium heat and add the oil, chile and remaining half of cumin. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the shrimp, and cook for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat. Remove the chipotle chile before serving
- To serve, pile the tortilla chips on a platter and top with the cheese sauce, chipotle shrimp and Hass Avocado Grapefruit Salsa. Garnish with shredded cheese.
Hass Avocado Grapefruit Salsa Preparation
- 1. Place the avocado into a bowl and gently mash with a fork. Add the grapefruit, serrano chile, scallions, cilantro and oil, and gently mix together. Season with kosher salt and black pepper; set aside.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: Calories 570; Total Fat 38 g (Sat 12 g, Trans 0 g, Poly 2.5 g, Mono 15 g); Cholesterol 150 mg; Sodium 290 mg; Potassium 630 mg; Total Carbohydrates 36 g; Dietary Fiber 7 g; Total Sugars 5 g; Protein 23 g; Vitamin A 1409 IU; Vitamin C 18 mg; Calcium 247mg; Iron 3 mg; Vitamin D 20.8 IU; Folate 76 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.5 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 30%; Vitamin C 30%; Calcium 25%; Iron 15% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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