Skillet Shrimp Chilaquiles

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A seafood twist on the brunch favorite.

By
Lisa Cericola
Lisa Cericola
Lisa Cericola
Lisa Cericola has been on staff at Southern Living since 2015. As Deputy Editor, Lisa manages the food and travel departments and edits those sections of each issue, as well as digital content. Previously, she was the features editor at Food Network Magazine and has more than 15 years of experience writing, editing, and managing photo shoots for print and digital lifestyle brands.
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Updated on July 8, 2023
Skillet Shrimp Chilaquiles
Photo:

Photographer: Stephen DeVries; Prop Styling: Heather Chaddick Hillegas; Food Styling: Catherine Steele
Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4

Crisp, freshly fried tortilla chips are the star of this dish and they are so easy to make at home. Cut corn tortillas into quarters, then fry wedges in small batches in hot oil until lightly browned, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Quickly remove tortilla chips from oil, and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle chips evenly with salt. Cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes. Then try not to eat them all before you make these tasty shrimp chilaquiles.

Ingredients

  • Vegetable or canola oil

  • 12 (6 1/2-inch) corn tortillas

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided

  • 2 1/2 cups green chile salsa (such as Herdez)

  • 1 pound peeled and deveined raw medium shrimp

  • 1/2 tablespoons ancho chile powder

  • 2 ounces queso fresco (fresh Mexican cheese), crumbled (about 1/2 cup)

  • 1 ripe avocado, diced

  • 1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves

Directions

  1. Fry tortilla wedges:

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Pour oil to a depth of 2 inches in a Dutch oven; heat oil over medium-high to 350°F. Stack tortillas; cut stack into quarters to create 48 tortilla wedges. Fry wedges, 12 at a time, in hot oil until lightly browned, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Quickly remove tortilla chips from oil, and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle chips evenly with 3/4 teaspoon of the salt. Cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes.

  2. Bake chips and salsa:

    Arrange half of chips in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet, and pour 1/2 cup salsa over chips. Top with remaining chips and 2 cups salsa. Cover skillet with heavy-duty aluminum foil, and bake in preheated oven 15 minutes.

  3. Season shrimp:

    Meanwhile, toss shrimp with ancho chile powder and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt.

  4. Cook shrimp:

    Remove skillet from oven, and increase oven temperature to broil. Remove and discard foil. Arrange shrimp on top of tortilla mixture. Return to oven, and broil just until shrimp turn pink, 3 to 5 minutes.

  5. Garnish and serve:

    Top with queso fresco, avocado, and cilantro. Serve immediately.

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