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Crab Shrimp Queso Recipe

Crab Shrimp Queso

A creamy, cheesy seafood delight that brings the flavors of fiesta to your table.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1/2 lb cooked shrimp finely chopped
  • 1/2 lb cooked crab meat shredded
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup queso dip mild or spicy
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 2 tbsp butter or oil for frying

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

  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.

Notes

This dish is perfect for parties or as a special treat. You can adjust the spice level of the queso dip to your liking and experiment with different cheeses for extra flavor.