Description
Crispy Crab And Shrimp Queso Taquitos are a delightful blend of ocean-fresh flavors and creamy cheese wrapped in crispy tortillas. Perfect for any occasion, these taquitos make an irresistible appetizer or snack that will impress family and friends alike. With succulent crab and shrimp combined with melted Monterey Jack cheese, cream cheese, and spices, each bite delivers a satisfying crunch and a burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, finely chopped
- 1 cup cooked crab meat, shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup queso dip (mild or spicy)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 8 small flour tortillas
- Butter or oil for frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine shrimp, crab meat, Monterey Jack cheese, cream cheese, queso dip, cilantro, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until well blended.
- Place about two tablespoons of the filling in the center of each tortilla and roll tightly.
- Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry taquitos seam side down for about 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg