Description
Golden, crunchy taquitos stuffed with a creamy blend of crab, shrimp, and melted queso a seafood twist on a Mexican favorite that’s perfect for snacking or entertaining.
Ingredients
1/2 lb cooked shrimp, chopped
1/2 cup lump crab meat
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup diced onion
1 jalapeño, minced (optional)
1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tbsp sour cream
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
8 small flour or corn tortillas
Oil for frying
Fresh cilantro and lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onion and jalapeño until softened.
2. Add chopped shrimp and crab meat, cooking just until heated through.
3. Remove from heat and stir in cream cheese, Monterey Jack, cheddar, sour cream, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until creamy and well combined.
4. Spoon 2 tablespoons of filling down the center of each tortilla and roll tightly.
5. Secure with toothpicks if necessary.
6. Fry in hot oil at 350°F until golden brown and crispy, about 2–3 minutes per side, or bake at 425°F for 12–15 minutes, turning once.
7. Drain on paper towels, remove toothpicks, and serve warm with lime wedges and cilantro.
Notes
Serve with queso dip, guacamole, or spicy aioli for dipping.
Use corn tortillas for a traditional flavor or flour tortillas for a softer crunch.
Leftovers can be reheated in the oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Fried or Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: crab shrimp taquitos, seafood taquitos, queso taquitos, crispy appetizer, creamy seafood roll