Different Kind Of Nachos...But, OH, So Delicious!!

Shrimp Nachos with White Cheddar Sauce and Hass Avocado Grapefruit Salsa

Description:

A big step above ordinary nachos, this crunchy, creamy and zesty appetizer is extra special with shrimp and Hass Avocados.

Recipe created by chef Tyler Florence for the Hass Avocado Board

Ingredients:

• 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

Instructions:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

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