Description
Elevate your gathering with this delicious Crab Shrimp Queso, a creamy and cheesy delight that combines succulent crab meat and shrimp in every bite. These savory tortilla roll-ups are easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion, from game day to casual get-togethers. The gooey cheese filling, accented with fresh cilantro and spices, creates a flavor explosion that will keep your guests coming back for more. Serve them warm, drizzled with queso and garnished with cilantro for an irresistible appetizer that’s sure to impress.
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)
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 2 tbsp butter or oil (for frying)
- Fresh cilantro, garlic powder, smoked paprika
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped shrimp, shredded crab meat, Monterey Jack cheese, cream cheese, queso dip, chopped cilantro, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Mix until well combined.
- Place 2–3 tablespoons of filling onto each tortilla. Roll tightly and secure with toothpicks.
- Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the roll-ups until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- Remove toothpicks before serving. Drizzle warm queso over the top and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll-up (45g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg