Crispy Crab And Shrimp Queso Taquitos
Crispy Crab And Shrimp Queso Taquitos are a delicious blend of crab, shrimp, and rich queso wrapped in golden, crispy tortillas, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup crab meat, cooked and shredded
- 1 cup shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup queso cheese, shredded
- 8 small corn tortillas
- ½ cup green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- to taste salt and pepper
- as needed oil for frying
- as needed sour cream for serving
- as needed salsa for serving
- as needed fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients. Cook and shred the crab meat if not pre-cooked. Prepare the shrimp by peeling and deveining, and measure out everything.
- In a large bowl, combine crab meat, shrimp, queso cheese, green onions, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well incorporated.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat until pliable.
- Place about 2 tablespoons of the filling in the center of each tortilla, roll tightly, and secure with a toothpick if necessary.
Cooking
- In a deep skillet, heat oil over medium heat, enough to cover half the taquitos.
- Fry the rolled taquitos in batches for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer fried taquitos to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Remove any toothpicks used to secure the taquitos.
Serving
- Plate the taquitos and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve hot with sour cream and salsa for dipping.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. You can freeze the taquitos after cooking, and reheat in the oven for crispiness.