Crab Shrimp Queso: Discover the Ultimate Party Snack!
Crab Shrimp Queso: Discover the Ultimate Party Snack!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 tubes 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- 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 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
- These can be made ahead of time and fried just before serving.
- Adjust the spice level of the queso dip to your preference.
- Serve with additional toppings like jalapeños or avocado for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tube
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg