Description
Golden, crispy taquitos filled with cheesy shrimp perfection, paired with a creamy lime dipping sauce. A 30-minute appetizer that transforms weeknight meals or parties into something unforgettable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or extra oil
Creamy Dipping Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chopped cilantro
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add shrimp, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook 3–4 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheeses and cilantro. Let cool 2–3 minutes.
- Place 2–3 tbsp filling on each tortilla. Roll tightly and place seam-side down.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (or air fryer to 400°F). Spray taquitos with oil and bake 12–15 minutes (air fry 8–10) until golden and crispy.
- Whisk together sauce ingredients until smooth. Chill 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use pepper jack for extra heat or corn tortillas for a gluten-free option. Bake instead of frying for a lighter version. Store leftovers up to 3 days refrigerated and reheat in the oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked or Air Fried
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos with sauce
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: cheesy shrimp taquitos, shrimp recipe, appetizer, creamy dipping sauce, easy seafood snacks