Crab Shrimp Queso
A festive and indulgent party snack featuring crab, shrimp, and gooey cheese wrapped in crispy tortillas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Seafood
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 mixing bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, shredded crab, Monterey Jack cheese, cream cheese, queso dip, cilantro, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Stir until everything is well mixed and creamy.
- Take a tortilla and place 2 to 3 tablespoons of the filling in the center. Roll it tightly and secure the edge with a toothpick.
- Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the rolled tortillas until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- Carefully remove the toothpicks and arrange the quesos on a plate. Drizzle warm queso over the top.
- Finish with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and serve while they’re still warm and cheesy.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the spice level by choosing your queso dip and substituting cheeses or seafood based on what you have on hand.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/crab-shrimp-queso-recipe/