The Best Crispy Crab And Shrimp Queso Taquitos Recipe
Golden, baked taquitos filled with a creamy mixture of crab, shrimp, and melted queso cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 12 taquitos (4 servings)
- Category: Appetizer, Baking
- Method: Gluten-Free
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound lump crab meat
- 1/2 pound raw shrimp, chopped
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup diced green chiles
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 12 small corn tortillas
- Vegetable oil, for brushing
- Sour cream and salsa, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine crab, shrimp, Monterey Jack, cream cheese, green chiles, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
- Warm tortillas in the microwave for 30 seconds. Place 2 tablespoons of filling down the center of each tortilla. Roll tightly and place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Brush each taquito lightly with vegetable oil.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until golden and crispy.
- Let cool for a few minutes. Serve with sour cream and salsa.
Notes
For extra crispiness, you can spray the taquitos with cooking spray instead of brushing with oil. The filling can be made one day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.