Spicy Cajun Shrimp & Andouille Nachos
Spicy Cajun Shrimp & Andouille Nachos pile juicy, seasoned shrimp and smoky andouille over crunchy tortilla chips, then blanket everything with melty Colby Jack. The Louisiana trinity of onion, bell peppers, and celery adds sweetness and aroma that balances the heat. Ideal for game day snacking or a fun dinner to share with friends.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spicy Cajun Shrimp & Andouille Nachos, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 52 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 19
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add andouille and cook for 2 minutes. Add the onion and cook another 2 minutes. Add the bell peppers and cook 2 minutes more. Take off the heat and stir in the celery.
- 2
Line a baking sheet with foil and spread the tortilla chips on top. Spoon the sausage mixture over the chips.
- 3
Put the shrimp in a bowl; add the oil and seafood seasoning. Stir to coat. Add the shrimp to the same skillet and cook over medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Scatter the shrimp over the sausage mixture. Sprinkle Colby Jack cheese over the nachos.
- 4
Position an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the broiler to low. Broil the nachos until the cheese has melted, about 3 minutes.
- Calories 505.71 kcal High 25%
- Protein 24.95 g Good Source 50%
- Carbohydrate 38.56 g 14%
- Total Fat 29.26 g High 38%
- Saturated Fat 10.4 g High 52%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 115.44 mg High 38%
- Sodium 712.55 mg High 31%
- Dietary Fiber 4.19 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 3.99 g --
- Added Sugars 0.08 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 304.74 mg Good Source 23%
- Iron 0.93 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 600.9 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 138.9 mcg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin C 16.03 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Spicy Cajun Shrimp & Andouille Nachos is a Cajun and Creole appetizer recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Andouille Pork Sausage, Celery, Green Bell Pepper, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 505.71 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spicy Cajun Shrimp & Andouille Nachos?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Spicy Cajun Shrimp & Andouille Nachos made of?
- The main ingredients are Andouille Pork Sausage, Celery, Green Bell Pepper, Olive Oil, Red Bell Pepper. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Spicy Cajun Shrimp & Andouille Nachos?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Spicy Cajun Shrimp & Andouille Nachos?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 505.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spicy Cajun Shrimp & Andouille Nachos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Spicy Cajun Shrimp & Andouille Nachos healthy?
- Spicy Cajun Shrimp & Andouille Nachos has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 505.71 calories and 24.95 g of protein, or 50% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 712.55 mg (31% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.4 g (52% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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