Description
Delightful taquitos that combine rich flavors of crab and shrimp with melted cheese, all wrapped in crispy corn tortillas.
Ingredients
- Corn tortillas
- Creamy crab and shrimp queso
- Cheese (e.g., cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- Oil (for frying)
- Sour cream (for serving)
- Salsa (for serving)
- Chopped cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Place a spoonful of creamy crab and shrimp queso in the center of each corn tortilla.
- Sprinkle cheese on top of the filling.
- Roll the tortillas tightly and secure them with toothpicks if necessary.
- Fry the taquitos in the hot oil until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with sour cream, salsa, and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.
Notes
To avoid the tortillas breaking, heat them in the microwave or a skillet before filling. For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños to the filling. Experiment with different cheeses for a personalized touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg