Crab Shrimp Queso: Discover the Ultimate Party Snack!

  • Author:beef&barbel

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes

  • Cook Time: 10 minutes

  • Total Time: 25 minutes

  • Yield: 16 tubes 2x

  • Category: Appetizer

  • Method: Pan-frying

  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex

  • Diet: Seafood

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb cooked shrimp, finely chopped

  • 1 lb cooked crab meat, shredded

  • 2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened

  • 1 cup queso dip (mild or spicy)

  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

  • 16 small flour tortillas

  • 4 tbsp butter or oil (for frying)

Instructions

  1. 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.

  2. Place 2–3 tbsp of filling in each tortilla, roll tightly, and secure with a toothpick.

  3. Heat butter or oil in a skillet and fry tortillas until golden and crunchy.

  4. Remove toothpicks, plate them up, and drizzle warm queso over the top.

  5. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve immediately while the cheese is gooey and irresistible.

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

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