Renowned Food Network personality, Kardea Brown, takes a unique approach to a beloved classic – NACHOS! Nachos, a versatile dish where creativity reigns, present a blank canvas awaiting culinary inspiration. This is precisely where Kardea Brown’s culinary innovation shines, creating an irresistible nacho variation. Her rendition features an enticing blend of shrimp, crab, and an abundance of delectable cheese. For aficionados of novel tastes, Kardea’s nachos infuse the essence of low country cuisine. Rooted in the coastal regions of South Carolina and Georgia, low country cuisine, while rooted in traditional Southern cooking, evolved uniquely due to geographical, economic, and cultural influences.
Furthermore, these nachos present an excellent addition to your Cinco de Mayo spread, guaranteeing an insatiable demand!
Kardea Brown’s Recipe for Low Country Nachos
Behold, the indispensable components for crafting the most delightful low country nachos! We’ve also provided suitable ingredient alternatives for lactose-intolerant individuals and those aiming to reduce calorie intake.
2 tablespoons of unsalted butter (vegan Ghee)
2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour (substitute with cornstarch or arrowroot slurry to omit flour)
1 cup of whole milk, with the option for more (use vegan milk such as almond, coconut, etc.)
1 1/2 pounds of diced white American cheese (opt for Daiya Cutting Board Cheddar Style Shreds)
8 ounces of diced Monterey Jack cheese (consider Daiya Spicy Monterey Jack Style Vegan Cheese Shreds)
2 teaspoons of seafood seasoning
1/2 jalapeño, with seeds and ribs removed, finely minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds of medium-sized shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cloves of minced garlic
12 ounces of lump crabmeat, carefully drained and meticulously examined for any shell or cartilage
2 tablespoons of olive oil
One 13-ounce bag of tortilla chips (try blue corn tortilla chips)
1/2 cup of sliced green onions
1/2 cup of chopped cilantro
To explore the complete set of instructions in her recipe, follow this link. Do you dare to embark on a culinary journey with these nachos? Share your thoughts below!
