Description
These Crab Shrimp Queso Taquitos are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack featuring a savory blend of crab meat, chopped shrimp, and creamy queso cheese wrapped in crispy baked tortillas. Perfectly seasoned and baked to golden perfection, these taquitos deliver a delightful combination of seafood flavors and cheesy goodness.
Ingredients
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Seafood Filling
- 1 cup crab meat
- 1 cup shrimp, cooked and chopped
- 1 cup queso cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Taquitos
- 8 small tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the proper temperature for baking the taquitos to a crispy golden brown.
- Prepare the filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, cooked and chopped shrimp, queso cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Fill the tortillas: Spoon a small amount of the seafood and cheese mixture onto each tortilla, distributing evenly to ensure each taquito has a balanced filling.
- Roll the taquitos: Carefully roll each tortilla tightly around the filling to prevent the mixture from spilling out during baking.
- Brush with olive oil: Lightly brush each rolled taquito with olive oil to help them crisp up nicely in the oven and develop a golden color.
- Arrange on baking sheet: Place the prepared taquitos seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased to avoid sticking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the taquitos are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
Notes
- Make sure to use small tortillas for easy rolling and baking.
- For extra crispiness, you can flip the taquitos halfway through baking.
- If desired, substitute queso cheese with shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven for best results.
