Description
Deliciously crunchy taquitos filled with creamy crab, shrimp, and cheese, perfect for game day or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened (about 8 oz / 226 g)
- 1/2 cup cooked crab meat, flaked (about 70 g)
- 1/2 cup cooked shrimp, chopped (about 85 g)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Monterey Jack or Cheddar, about 4 oz / 113 g)
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Oil for frying (neutral oil like canola, vegetable, or light olive oil)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, crab meat, shrimp, shredded cheese, salsa, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until evenly combined.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly warm the tortillas for about 10–20 seconds per side.
- Place a spoonful of the filling lengthwise on each tortilla and roll them tightly, sealing the edge.
- Heat oil in the skillet to about 350°F (175°C) for frying.
- Fry the taquitos seam-side down until golden and crispy on all sides, about 1–2 minutes per side.
- Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
For a lighter version, brush with oil and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 12–15 minutes. Can also be made ahead and refrigerated before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos per serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 725mg
- Fat: 31.5g
- Saturated Fat: 12.6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3.2g
- Protein: 18.5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg