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

Since I'm such a fan of shrimp any which way and my family loves nachos, I combined my fresh-from-the-garden ingredients with shrimp and avocado for a cool yet satisfying take on the party snack. —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan

Ingredients

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

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes. Stir in shrimp.
For avocado cream, mash one avocado with sour cream and 1 tablespoon lime juice until smooth. Cube remaining avocado and toss with remaining 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.