Oyster Nachos

Prep: 10 min Cook: 5 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Oyster Nachos combine fresh oysters with spicy red sauce, cheese, and jalapenos atop crispy tortilla chips, creating a flavorful, briny dish perfect for seafood lovers and appetizer enthusiasts.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pt. shucked oysters and shells
  • broken, salted tortilla chips
  • 1/2 cup spicy red sauce
  • 1/2 cup grated cheese
  • sliced jalapeno peppers
  • rock salt

Instructions

  1. Drain oysters or shuck fresh ones.
  2. Pour rock salt into an ovenproof pan.
  3. Position shells in the rock salt to steady the shells and insulate the nachos.
  4. Place a few chip pieces in each shell, then an oyster on top.
  5. Add a dollop of red sauce and some grated cheese.
  6. Broil until the cheese melts and the edge of oysters curl.
  7. Top each nacho with a jalapeno slice.
  8. Serve hot.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

184 kcal 9% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.4g 15% DV
Total Fat 5.3g 7% DV
Carbs 25.1g 9% DV
Fiber 2.2g 8% DV
Sugar 3.3g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10579mg 100% DV
Potassium 319.8mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 9mg 3% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 56.8mcg 6% DV
Vitamin C 10.1mg 11% DV
Calcium 194.3mg 15% DV
Iron 1.2mg 6% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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