Crab Shrimp Queso Party Snack Recipe

Crab Shrimp Queso Party Snack Recipe

Author: Chef Elsa Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 10 min Total Time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings Category: Appetizers Cuisine: American Diet: Pescatarian

Description

Description Warm, cheesy dip studded with sweet crab and shrimp, perfect for parties or game days.

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)
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Instructions

  1. In a skillet, melt butter or oil over medium heat.
  2. Add shrimp and crab meat, cooking until heated through.
  3. Stir in cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, queso dip, cilantro, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until melted and combined.
  4. Warm tortillas in a separate skillet or microwave.
  5. Serve the dip warm with tortillas for dipping.

Notes

  1. Notes
  2. Keep heat low when melting cheeses to avoid separation. Use fresh crab for best flavor.