Description
These crispy crab and shrimp queso taquitos are a delicious fusion of seafood and cheesy goodness, wrapped in a crispy flour tortilla. Perfect for a party appetizer or a fun meal!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 lb cooked shrimp, finely chopped
- 1/2 lb cooked crab meat, shredded
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup queso dip (mild or spicy)
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
Additional:
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 2 tbsp butter or oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, mix the shrimp, crab meat, Monterey Jack cheese, cream cheese, queso dip, cilantro, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until well combined.
- Assemble the Taquitos: Place a spoonful of the filling onto a tortilla, roll it up tightly, and secure with a toothpick.
- Fry the Taquitos: Heat butter or oil in a pan and fry the taquitos until golden and crispy on all sides.
- Serve: Remove toothpicks before serving and enjoy hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- You can customize the filling by adding diced peppers, onions, or jalapenos for extra flavor.
- For a healthier version, you can bake the taquitos in the oven instead of frying them.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg