Crab Shrimp Queso Rolls (Printer-Friendly)

Golden crispy rolls brimming with crab, shrimp, melted cheeses, and warm queso drizzle for a tasty, crowd-pleasing snack.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 120 grams cooked shrimp, finely chopped

02 - 120 grams cooked crab meat, flaked

→ Cheeses

03 - 115 grams Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

04 - 115 grams cream cheese, softened

→ Additional

05 - 60 milliliters queso dip, warm

06 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder

08 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Tortillas and Cooking Fats

09 - 8 small flour tortillas (approximately 15 cm diameter)

10 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or neutral oil (e.g., canola)

# Steps to Make This:

01 - Combine chopped shrimp, crab meat, shredded Monterey Jack, softened cream cheese, warm queso dip, chopped cilantro, garlic powder, and smoked paprika in a mixing bowl. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is creamy and evenly blended without excess moisture.

02 - Lay one flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of filling across the lower third of the tortilla. Roll tightly from the filled edge, ensuring no filling escapes. Secure each rolled tortilla with a toothpick through the seam.

03 - Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place rolled tortillas seam side down in the skillet and fry in batches, turning occasionally, until all sides are golden brown and crispy, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.

04 - Transfer the fried rolls to a serving platter and carefully remove toothpicks. Drizzle warm queso dip over the top and sprinkle additional chopped cilantro for garnish. Serve immediately to enjoy the melty, crispy texture.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Warm tortillas briefly before rolling to prevent cracking and achieve neat rolls.

02 - Chill filling if too soft to handle easily when assembling.

03 - Best served hot straight from the skillet for optimal texture and flavor.

04 - Store leftovers cooled in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in an oven to restore crispness.

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