Seafood Taquitos Recipe: Discover Your New Favorite Snack!
A crispy seafood twist on your favorite party snack, these Creamy Crab & Shrimp Taquitos are the ultimate easy seafood snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking or Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined & chopped
- 1/2 cup lump crab meat
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 8 small corn tortillas
- Cooking spray or oil for frying
Creamy Seafood Sauce (Optional but 🔥):
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp mayo
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp finely chopped cooked shrimp or crab
- Pinch of garlic powder & salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chopped shrimp, crab meat, cream cheese, shredded cheese, red onion, cilantro, and seasonings.
- Microwave tortillas in a damp paper towel for 20–30 seconds to make them pliable.
- Spoon 2 tablespoons of the filling onto each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down.
- Lightly spray with oil and bake at 425°F for 15–20 minutes until crispy and golden, or pan-fry for a crunchier texture.
- Mix up the creamy seafood sauce and drizzle over hot taquitos. Garnish with fresh herbs and lime wedges.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the tortillas are soft to prevent cracking.
- This recipe can be customized with different seafood or spices as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: ~380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: ~24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg