Description
A creamy and cheesy delight made with shrimp and crab, perfect for any fiesta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 2 tbsp butter or oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine shrimp, crab, Monterey Jack, cream cheese, queso, cilantro, garlic powder, and paprika for a creamy cheesy seafood dream and irresistible fiesta flavor.
- Place 2–3 tbsp of filling in each tortilla, roll tightly, and secure with a toothpick.
- Heat butter or oil in a skillet and fry tortillas until golden and crunchy.
- Remove toothpicks, plate them up, and drizzle warm queso over the top.
- Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve immediately while the cheese is gooey and irresistible.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, use spicy queso dip.
- These can be served as appetizers or a main dish.
- Leftover filling can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed tortillas
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg