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Best Ultimate Crab Shrimp Queso Recipe

The Ultimate Crab Shrimp Queso is a rich, creamy seafood cheese dip loaded with tender shrimp, sweet crab meat, and melty cheeses. Perfect for game day, parties, or indulgent comfort food, this queso delivers restaurant-quality flavor in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 225
Ingredients Method Notes

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
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons butter or oil for frying

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, queso dip, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until smooth.
  2. Pat shrimp and crab dry with paper towels.
  3. Fold shrimp, crab, and Monterey Jack cheese into the mixture.
  4. Gently stir in chopped cilantro.
  5. Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of filling into each tortilla.
  6. Roll tortillas tightly and secure with toothpicks.
  7. Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  8. Cook rolls 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  9. Remove toothpicks before serving.
  10. Drizzle warm queso on top and garnish with cilantro.

Notes

Be sure to remove excess moisture from the seafood to prevent a watery filling. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.