Description
Crispy Crab And Shrimp Queso Taquitos You’ll Love to Make are a delightful fusion of ocean-fresh flavors and satisfying crunch. Perfect for parties, game days, or simply indulging at home, these taquitos feature a crispy exterior packed with a creamy and flavorful seafood filling. With easy preparation and quick cooking time, you can whip up this appetizer in just 25 minutes. Impress your guests or treat yourself to these mouthwatering bites that are sure to be the highlight of any gathering!
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)
- 8 small flour tortillas
- Butter or oil for frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, shredded crab meat, Monterey Jack cheese, softened cream cheese, queso dip, fresh cilantro, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Fill each tortilla with about two tablespoons of the mixture and roll tightly.
- Heat butter or oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry each taquito seam-side down until golden brown on all sides (about 2-3 minutes per side).
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with your choice of dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg