Seafood Nachos with Blackened Shrimp, Catfish, and Crab

Directions

• Blackened Seasoning: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and stir.
• Blackened Shrimp, Catfish, and Crab: Season shrimp with 1 tablespoon of blackened seasoning.
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a cast iron skillet and add shrimp over medium-high heat.
• Toss shrimp in skillet until meat turns light pink, about 4 minutes.
• Remove the shrimp from the skillet and add to a bowl and pour the remaining butter from the skillet on top of the shrimp. Cover with foil to keep warm; you can place it in the oven on low heat, if desired.
• Season catfish with 1 tablespoon of blackened seasoning.
• Melt 2 more tablespoons of butter in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add catfish.
• Sear catfish on both sides, for about 4 minutes.
• Remove catfish from skillet, roughly chop and set aside. Cover with foil to keep warm.
• Season crab meat with 1 tablespoon of blackening seasoning.
• Add the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter to the skillet and melt.
• Add crab meat and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
• When you are ready to plate, add tortilla chips to a shallow dish and top it with seafood. Drizzle cheese sauce on nachos and add your favorite toppings such as sour cream, pico de gallo, jalapeños, etc. Serve warm and enjoy.
• Spicy Cheese Sauce
• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
• Once butter is melted, add flour and whisk until combined.
• Reduce heat to low and add milk.
• Bring the mixture to a simmer and stir till thickened, about 3 minutes.
• Remove from heat, add shallots, beer, and cheese, and mix well.
• Add 1 tablespoon of Blackened Seasoning and stir to fully incorporate. Add salt to taste, if desired.
• Drizzle nachos and serve immediately.