These sheet pan shrimp nachos are sponsored by ALDI!
I’m all about sheet pan nachos — they’re easy, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for weeknights or casual gatherings.
These quick sheet pan shrimp nachos are simple to assemble and will likely become a regular on your menu. They come together fast but taste like something special.
This summer I’ve made several sheet pan nacho variations for small get-togethers, and they always disappear first. Even family members who usually skip snacks couldn’t resist.
I’m happy to be partnering with ALDI again — as routines shift with school and work, quick, reliable dinners are essential.
What does back-to-school look like for you this year? For us it meant returning in person for now, though things could change quickly. Whatever happens, I want our evenings to feel calm and predictable — and great food helps with that.
2020 has been unpredictable
With so much uncertainty, bringing routine and comfort into the evenings matters. Quick dinners that everyone loves make life easier, and these nachos fit the bill.
This shrimp version might be our favorite yet. Years ago I tried seafood nachos at a restaurant and loved how cheese and seafood work together — and these bring that same idea home.
Hello, ALDI!
ALDI is my go-to for pantry staples, fresh produce, meats and seafood. Their selection and prices make it easy to stock the fridge so weeknight meals come together quickly. For these nachos I used Sea Queen Medium Shrimp, Simple Nature Organic Black Beans and Happy Farms cheeses, plus fresh produce like avocados, tomatoes, lettuce and cilantro.
When the late-afternoon slump hits, I want something fast, tasty and family-approved. ALDI makes it easy to find everything I need in one trip, including fun specialty items to elevate simple meals.
The Sea Queen Medium Shrimp are a great size for nachos, and the rest of the toppings — black beans, shredded cheese, pico, avocado and lettuce — make them a complete, satisfying meal.
What makes these nachos special
I start by layering chips with shredded cheese and melting it briefly in the oven. The real game-changer is a quick three-ingredient queso — essentially a creamy cheese sauce — that you whisk up in about five minutes and drizzle over the finished nachos. It instantly gives them a restaurant-quality finish.
Add fresh pico de gallo and crisp lettuce, then top with avocado and a squeeze of lime. The result is a nacho platter that feels indulgent but is easy to make at home.
These nachos are family-friendly, ready in about 30 minutes, and perfect for sharing — who could say no?
Sheet Pan Shrimp Nachos
Sheet Pan Shrimp Nachos
Ingredients
- 1 12 ounce bag Sea Queen Medium Shrimp, defrosted and tails removed
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
- ½ red onion, diced
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 bag Clancy’s Restaurant Style Tortilla Chips
- 1 12 ounce bag Happy Farms Shredded Mexican Style Cheese
- 1 can Simply Nature Organic Black Beans
- 1 head green leaf lettuce, chopped
- 1 avocado, sliced or chopped
- guacamole, for serving
- sliced jalapeños, for serving
- lime wedges, for serving
quick queso
- 1 8 ounce block Happy Farms Monterey Jack Cheese, freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon flour
- ⅔ cup milk
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 10×15-inch sheet pan with foil if desired for easy cleanup.
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Toss the shrimp with chili powder, garlic powder and a pinch of salt and pepper.
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Make pico de gallo by combining chopped tomatoes, diced jalapeño, red onion, cilantro and lime juice. Season with a pinch of salt and stir.
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Spread tortilla chips across the sheet pan. Sprinkle evenly with shredded Mexican-style cheese. Scatter seasoned shrimp and black beans over the chips.
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Bake for about 10 minutes, just until the cheese melts. While the nachos bake, prepare the quick queso.
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Remove the sheet pan from the oven and drizzle with the queso. Top with pico de gallo and chopped lettuce, add avocado and a squeeze of lime, then serve.
quick queso
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Grate the Monterey Jack and toss the shreds with the flour. Warm the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until it starts to bubble around the edges. Reduce heat to low and stir in the cheese, stirring continuously until smooth and melted. Drizzle over the nachos and serve.
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