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Crispy Crab And Shrimp Queso Taquitos

Crispy Crab and Shrimp Queso Taquitos for Ultimate Snack Bliss

Crispy Crab and Shrimp Queso Taquitos are the ultimate snack, balancing crispy texture with fresh seafood flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 taquitos
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 cup Cooked Shrimp fresh is best, but thawed frozen works too
  • 1 cup Cooked Crab Meat fresh, canned, or frozen as substitutes
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese consider substituting with pepper jack for added heat
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese vegan cream cheese is a great alternative
  • 1 cup Queso Dip choose mild or spicy varieties based on your taste preference
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro omit if not a fan, or substitute with parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder use fresh garlic for a more robust taste
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika regular paprika can be used instead
For the Wrapping
  • 8 pieces Flour Tortillas opt for corn tortillas for a gluten-free option
  • 1/2 cup Butter or Oil vegetable oil, olive oil, or ghee are suitable substitutes

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the chopped cooked shrimp, crab meat, Monterey Jack cheese, cream cheese, and queso dip. Sprinkle in fresh cilantro, garlic powder, and smoked paprika, then mix until well blended.
  2. Lay out the flour tortillas and scoop about 2-3 tablespoons of the filling onto one side of each tortilla. Roll tightly and secure each taquito with a toothpick.
  3. In a skillet, heat enough butter or oil over medium heat for about 2 minutes until shimmering.
  4. Carefully place the taquitos into the skillet and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  5. Remove taquitos from the skillet, place on paper towels to absorb excess oil, then remove toothpicks. Serve with warm queso dip and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1taquitoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store cooked taquitos in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For best texture, reheat in a skillet. Unfilled taquitos can be frozen for up to 3 months. The filling can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance.

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