Description
These crab and shrimp queso tubes are the ultimate comfort appetizer—crispy on the outside, creamy and seafood-packed on the inside. Juicy shrimp and sweet lump crab are wrapped in warm tortillas, baked or pan-seared until golden, then smothered in silky queso. They’re perfect for game day, gatherings, or when you want something indulgent that truly wows with every bite.
Ingredients
8 small flour tortillas
1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
1 cup lump crab meat
2 tbsp butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp chili powder
Salt & pepper, to taste
1½ cups queso cheese sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Fresh parsley or cilantro (optional garnish)
Instructions
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
Add shrimp, crab, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Gently stir to combine, then remove from heat.
Warm tortillas slightly so they’re pliable.
Spoon seafood mixture down the center of each tortilla and roll tightly into tubes.
Place seam-side down on a baking sheet or lightly oiled pan.
Bake at 400°F (205°C) for 12–15 minutes or pan-sear until golden on all sides.
Warm queso sauce and pour generously over the tubes.
Garnish with herbs and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: ~28–32g
- Fat: ~16–18g
- Protein: ~18–22g