These Surf and Turf Nachos are going to be a total hit at my next get-together, I just know it! I’m talking perfectly marinated steak, succulent shrimp, and all my favorite toppings piled high on crispy tortilla chips. Each bite has that perfect mix of flavors.
With the Super Bowl around the corner, I wanted to whip up something extra special for my game day spread. This towering plate of nachos is sure to draw a crowd!
What I love is how easy they are to put together, but they still totally level up my nacho game. Can’t wait to dig in!
I’ve made some cracking dishes for my game day spreads in the past, like my gorgonzola steak flatbread, shrimp remoulade and barbacoa pork. And of course, there’s plenty of great dips, my most recent being Moroccan zaalouk, which is amazing!
But there’s just something about a big pile of loaded nachos. People can’t help but come back to munch some more.
After I made our surf and turf shrimp and grits, I started thinking about other surf and turf ideas. These nachos were the winner!
Ingredients Needed
- Tortilla chips
- Steak – I am using skirt steak, but flank or sirloin would also work great.
- Shrimp – you’ll want smaller shrimp for these nachos. I used 41-60 count.
- Marinade – soy sauce, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin and oregano.
- Cheese – I went with mild cheddar, as we didn’t want something too strong to overpower the mild shrimp. Monterey jack or a cheddar jack blend would also work.
- Toppings – today I went with corn, homemade pico de gallo, avocado, sliced jalapeños and cilantro. See below for more topping ideas.
Easy Surf and Turf Nachos Recipe
It’s all really straightforward! First, I preheat the oven to 400°F.
Then, I cut the steak into ½-inch pieces and toss them in the marinade. I cook the steak bites in a skillet for about 5-6 minutes, then transfer them to a plate.
Using the same skillet, I give the shrimp a quick sear to keep things nice and flavorful.
Once that’s ready, I layer the nachos with cheese and corn, then bake them in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, just until the cheese is perfectly melted.
Next, I arrange the steak and shrimp over the warm, cheesy nachos, making sure they’re spread out nicely for every bite. Then, I add all the remaining toppings, whatever I’m in the mood for! This could be fresh tomatoes, jalapeños, sour cream, guacamole, or a sprinkle of cilantro
A note if using homemade pico de gallo: be sure to strain out the juices before adding, to avoid soggy nachos.
Some other topping ideas
These nachos are very customizable depending on your preferences or what you have handy. Think…
- Black beans
- Sour cream
- Queso blanco
- Cotija cheese
- Black olives
- Guacamole
- Pickled jalapeños
- Green onions
So, how about these next-level nachos for your Super Bowl party, or any get together? They’re sure to be the star of the spread. When you make it, please be sure to leave a star rating and comment, I love to hear from you!
Surf and Turf Nachos, on our Gypsy Plate… enjoy!
Try these other game day hits!
Tortellini Pasta Salad
Ground Beef Tacos
Barbacoa Beef
Homemade Hummus
Tacos Gobernador
Crack Chicken
Chile Verde
Surf and Turf Nachos
Up your appetizer game with these Surf and Turf Nachos. They're sure to be a big hit at game day parties and get togethers!
Ingredients
Marinade
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp lime juice
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Nachos
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil
- 1lb skirt or flank steak, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 12oz shrimp (see note 1)
- 10oz tortilla chips
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
- 3/4 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 1 cup pico de gallo (see note 2)
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Mix together marinade ingredients and toss with beef chunks.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add steak, along with marinade. Cook, stirring often, until steak has browned up, about 5-6 minutes. Remove to a plate.
- In the same skillet, give your shrimp a quick sear, about 1-2 minutes per side.
- Top nachos with cheese and corn, then bake in a preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Arrange the steak and shrimp on tortilla chips and add all the remaining toppings.
Notes
- For this recipe, smaller shrimp are better. We used 41-60 count. Alternately, if using larger shrimp you can cut them into smaller pieces after cooking.
- Before adding pico de gallo to nachos, be sure to strain out the juices to avoid soggy nachos.
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