Description
Crispy Crab And Shrimp Queso Taquitos are the ultimate crowd-pleaser: golden, crunchy shells encase a creamy queso filling loaded with tender shrimp and imitation crab. Perfect for parties, game nights, or a finger-food spread, these taquitos deliver bold seafood flavors with a hint of garlic, paprika, and pepper. Bake to crisp perfection, serve with dipping sauces, and watch guests grab multiple taquitos as they rave.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cooked shrimp, finely chopped
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- 8 oz imitation crab meat, chopped
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- 1 cup queso cheese dip
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- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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- ¼ cup cream cheese, softened
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- ½ tsp garlic powder
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- ½ tsp paprika
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- ¼ tsp black pepper
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- 16 small corn tortillas
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- Oil for brushing or spraying
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- Optional: chopped green onions
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Instructions
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- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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- In a bowl, mix shrimp, crab, queso, mozzarella, cream cheese, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper until well combined.
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- Warm tortillas briefly to make them pliable.
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- Spoon filling onto each tortilla and roll tightly into taquitos.
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- Place seam-side down on the baking sheet and lightly brush or spray with oil.
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- Bake for 20–25 minutes, turning once, until crispy and golden.
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- Remove from oven, garnish if desired, and serve warm with dipping sauces.
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Notes
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- Best served warm with your favorite dipping sauces.
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- For extra crisp, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end.
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- Can substitute real crab meat for imitation crab, or use canned crab.
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- Make ahead: roll taquitos and store chilled before baking.
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- Leftovers refrigerate well for 2–3 days.
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- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito (about 2–3 bites)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Crispy Crab And Shrimp Queso Taquitos, seafood taquitos, queso taquitos, shrimp taquitos, crab taquitos, crispy taquitos, party appetizers, game night snacks, finger foods