Creole Shrimp Nachos are next level in the scheme of chips. Who doesn’t like nachos!!? They’re positively craveable. And, with some careful swaps, they can be Good and Good for You™, too. With a nod to the host city of New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX, these Creole Shrimp Nachos use a lightened-up creamy queso amped up with Creole spices. You’re going to love them.
This issue also shares
- The Best Life Living Tip: Give Yourself a Hand — It Makes a Difference.👏🏻
- The Self-Care Technique: Self-Care as an Action, not a Thing.💪🏻
- Ideas and Inspiration: NFL Superstar and Philly Dawg Nolan Smith 🐾
Read on for more plus this fantastic recipe for these Creole Shrimp Nachos.
Best Life Living Tip
Self-talk is the internal dialogue you have with yourself, shaping your thoughts, beliefs, and emotions.
Positive self-talk is important because it boosts confidence, reduces stress, and helps you navigate challenges with a resilient mindset. By consciously choosing uplifting and constructive thoughts, you can improve your mental well-being and overall outlook on life.
For more info and how-to better chat yourself up, check out this piece from the Mayo Clinic.
Self-Care Technique
Did you ever think about self-care as a verb, not a noun? It requires intentional action, not just concepts to think about.
It’s about making choices that nourish you. Prioritizing self-care means actively setting boundaries, actively engaging in restorative activities, and actively committing to habits. It’s not just taking a bubble bath. It’s actively taking the time to take care of you and mean it.
For more about self-care check this out from the Cleveland Clinic. You can do it!
Ideas and Inspiration
Nolan Smith played for the University of Georgia and has long been one of my favorite football players. There are 6 former Dawgs on the Eagles active roster. It is the NFL team with the most players from the same college program. So you know who I am cheering for!
The Eagles boasted the best defense in the NFL this season, thanks in large part to an entire crew from the University of Georgia – including Nolan Smith.
Nolan Smith was drafted in 2022. He entered the league with undoubted concerns about his size for an edge rusher, having weighed in at 238 pounds.
He had one sack in his first 21 career games but has been on fire in the playoffs, and now holds the record for most sacks in a single postseason run in Philadelphia Eagles franchise history.
I love his dedication and perseverance. He says, “Do the same thing over and over, and you just gotta get great at the details.”
Nolan knows his success is due to the hard work of doing the small stuff. Take care of the little things and the big things will take care of themselves.
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Make it Count
Queso is the difference. In my recipe for Creole Shrimp Nachos, I double down on the bold Creole flavor by sautéing the sweet onion, earthy poblano pepper, and tender shrimp with Creole seasoning and using a heaping tablespoon in the creamy queso sauce.
The key to toppings for nachos is that all the bits of goodness are the right size for the chips. Every single bite of these Creole Shrimp Nachos has a little bit of everything,
Thanks so much for reading. Please give me a follow on IG @virginiawillis for more best life tips, self-care techniques, ideas and inspiration, and healthy recipes. As long as you’re doing what’s Good and Good for You™ more often than not, you’re on the right track. 🙌🏻
Bon Appétit, Y’all!
Virginia Willis
Creole Shrimp Nachos with Creamy Queso
Ingredients
- 6 ounces baked tortilla chips (about ½ of a 12 ounce bag)
- nonstick spray
- 1 sweet onion diced
- 1 poblano pepper cored, seeded, and diced
- 1 pound shrimp 40/60 count peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Creole spice blend divided
- 2 tablespoons pure oil
- 4 tablespoons chickpea flour or all purpose flour
- 2 cups low fat milk
- 8 ounces low moisture part skim mozzarella cheese
- 3 scallions, chopped
- 1 jalapeno, sliced
- 1 sweet red pepper, sliced
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves
Instructions
Heat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with a nonstick silicone baking sheet, aluminum foil, or parchment. Sprinkle over the chips in one layer; set aside.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Spray with nonstick spray. Add the onion and poblano pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent and the peppers are tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, place the shrimp in a bowl and pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle over the Creole Seasoning and stir to combine.
Add the seasoned shrimp to the onion-pepper mixture and stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are pink, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and keep warm.
Heat the oil in a saucepan, whisk in the flour and cook for a minute or two until foaming. Pour in the milk and bring to a boil, whisking constantly until the sauce thickens. Simmer until the sauce coats the back of a spoon, about 2 minutes. Add the cheese and Creole seasoning; stir to combine.
Once the queso is ready, evenly scatter the shrimp, onions, and peppers over the tortilla chips. Pour the warm queso over the chips and shrimp mixture. Top with chopped scallions, jalapeno, and sweet red pepper. Transfer to the oven and cook just until everything is heated through, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and scatter over cilantro leaves. Serve immediately.
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