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Whether for a game day munchie or a party appetizer, these Spicy Salmon Nachos are an easy-to-make, addicting treat!

Seafood Nachos can be made with canned fish or even fresh roasted or leftover grilled fish.

Overhead view of salmon nachos in a red skillet

Why You Must Make

In college, we’d come home from a night out and head to the sorority dining room with a bag of tortilla chips and a hunk of cheese from the all-night mini-market. Piled on a paper plate and microwaved, we had instant nachos. They always hit the spot. Sometimes I’d eat a platter of nachos for dinner at the hole in the wall Mexican restaurant we frequented.

Those had pickled jalapenos—a definite step up. And on occasion, we’d head to a “finer” establishment where shredded chicken, refried beans and the works were offered on their version. I loved them all. So when Chicken of the Sea asked me to develop a recipe for them using their new Flavored Salmon Pouches, I had a hankering for nachos and created these spicy salmon nachos!

  • Adding salmon makes these nachos a meal!!!
  • You can use leftover salmon to make it company-worthy.
  • These are perfect for a game day treat.

Red skillet of salmon nachos before they\'re cookedGame Day Food

My family does not eat when our team is actually on the field. A combination of superstition and nerves, I suppose. But these speedy nachos were whipped up during halftime and served while the green and gold were off the field. Feel free to use pickled jalapenos instead of fresh for less of a bite. I pulled the jalapenos off the hubby’s portion with his delicate palate and all, and he went back for more. This is the guy who was seafood-phobic for most of our marriage. If these are Bill approved, you know they are good!

How to Make

  1. Layer chips in an ovenproof skillet or on a sheet pan.
  2. Divide the salmon into chunks and spread over the chips.
  3. Sprinkle the chips with black beans, jalapenos, red bell peppers, then the shredded cheese.
  4. Broil with the oven door cracked open just until the cheese is melted.
  5. Remove from the oven and serve!

Packet of Pink Salmon

Recipe Tips

  • As mentioned above, use leftover fresh salmon for special company.
  • This post was written years ago, so I’m not sure these packets are available anymore. Use any cooked salmon that’s available to you or a non-seafood alternative.
  • If you’re not a fan of seafood, this would be terrific with cooked, seasoned ground beef, leftover pulled pork, and leftover roasted chicken. 
  • Use Cheddar cheese instead of Monterey Jack if you’d like.
  • Make these on a sheet pan for a crowd!

Chicken of the Sea Flavored Salmon Pouches

If you haven’t spotted these Flavored Salmon Pouches in your local market, head on over to the nearest Kroger. This product is located in the aisle with all the other terrific Chicken of the Sea products. Plus I have a buy one get one free coupon that you can use on your first purchase. The pouches of wild salmon are super convenient as no draining is required, plus they’re packed without oil, so you’ll get the inherent, heart-healthy Omega 3 fatty acids without any added calories. Add a pouch or two to your grocery list so you can make these spectacular, spicy salmon nachos!

A skllet full of Salmon Nachos
Overhead view of salmon nachos in a red skillet
The Recipe:

Spicy Salmon Nachos

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Yield 6 servings

A seafood twist on nachos featuring salmon, black beans, and jalapenos smothered with cheese.

Ingredients

  • Tortilla chips
  • 1 Chicken of the Sea Lemon Pepper Flavored Salmon Pouch (or use leftover cooked/roasted salmon)
  • ¼ cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced or pickled jalapenos
  • 1 tablespoon diced red bell pepper
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions

  1. Layer chips in an ovenproof skillet or on a sheet pan.
  2. Divide the salmon into chunks and spread over the chips.
  3. Sprinkle the chips with black beans, jalapenos, red bell peppers, then the shredded cheese.
  4. Broil with the oven door cracked open just until the cheese is melted.
  5. Remove from the oven and serve!

Notes

May use fresh roasted salmon instead of the packaged version.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 193Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 269mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 1gSugar: 0gProtein: 17g

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© Liz Berg
Cuisine: American / Category: Appetizers
I am an official ambassador for Chicken of the Sea. Chicken of the Sea provided me with Flavored Salmon Pouches for the purposes of this post, as well as compensation for my time. As always, all opinions expressed in this post are mine.