Cheesy Seafood Tortilla Bombs Recipe

Introduction

Cheesy Seafood Tortilla Bombs offer a delightful combination of creamy seafood filling wrapped in soft tortillas, baked to golden perfection and topped with a rich garlic cream sauce. This dish makes an irresistible appetizer or snack that’s sure to impress your guests with its bold flavors and comforting textures.

Ingredients

• 6 medium flour tortillas
• 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
• 1 cup lump crab meat
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 3 tbsp mayonnaise
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp butter (for sauce)
• 3 garlic cloves, minced (for sauce)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine chopped cooked shrimp, lump crab meat, shredded mozzarella, shredded cheddar, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until the filling is creamy and well blended.
2. Step 2: Lay a flour tortilla flat and evenly spread the seafood filling over the surface. Roll the tortilla tightly to enclose the filling, then place seam-side down in a greased baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
3. Step 3: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant but not browned. Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently, stirring often, until the sauce thickens slightly to a creamy consistency.
4. Step 4: Pour the garlic cream sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas in the baking dish. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the sauce bubbles and the tops turn golden brown.
5. Step 5: Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley. Serve hot as a delicious seafood appetizer or snack.

Tips & Variations

• Use fresh or thawed cooked shrimp for the best texture and flavor.
• Make sure cream cheese is softened prior to mixing for easy blending.
• Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the filling for a spicy kick.
• Roll tortillas tightly to prevent filling from spilling during baking.
• Serve immediately after baking to enjoy the creamy garlic sauce at its best.

Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To reheat, place tortilla bombs in a baking dish and warm in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 10 to 15 minutes until heated through and the sauce is bubbly. Avoid microwaving as it may cause the sauces to separate.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I prepare the seafood filling ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the seafood filling a few hours in advance and keep it refrigerated until ready to assemble. This helps save time when assembling the tortilla bombs.

Can I use other types of seafood in this recipe?

Absolutely! You can substitute crab meat or shrimp with cooked scallops, lobster, or a seafood mix to suit your taste and availability.

Cheesy Seafood Tortilla Bombs Recipe

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Cheesy Seafood Tortilla Bombs are a decadent and creamy baked appetizer featuring a luscious seafood filling of shrimp, crab, and cheeses rolled inside soft flour tortillas, baked under a rich garlic cream sauce until bubbly and golden. Perfect for seafood lovers looking for a comforting, flavorful snack or appetizer.

• Author: Nethan
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 18 minutes
• Total Time: 33 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings 1x
• Category: Appetizer
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Halal

Ingredients

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Seafood Filling

• 6 medium flour tortillas
• 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
• 1 cup lump crab meat
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 3 tbsp mayonnaise
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste

Garlic Cream Sauce

• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Prepare the Seafood Filling: In a large bowl, combine the chopped cooked shrimp, lump crab meat, shredded mozzarella, shredded cheddar, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated to create a creamy seafood filling.
2. Assemble the Tortilla Bombs: Lay out each flour tortilla flat and evenly spread the seafood filling over the surface. Roll the tortillas tightly to encase the filling and place each seam-side down in a greased baking dish to prevent unrolling during baking.
3. Make the Garlic Cream Sauce: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté additional minced garlic until fragrant but not browned. Pour in the heavy cream and let it simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens slightly to a creamy consistency.
4. Bake the Tortilla Bombs: Pour the prepared garlic cream sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas in the baking dish. Place the dish in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the tops of the tortilla bombs turn a golden brown color.
5. Garnish and Serve: Remove the baked tortilla bombs from the oven and sprinkle freshly chopped parsley on top for a burst of color and freshness. Serve the dish hot as an irresistible seafood appetizer or snack.

Notes

• Use fresh or frozen shrimp that is cooked and chopped for the best texture.
• Make sure the cream cheese is softened to easily blend into the seafood mixture.
• For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper into the filling mixture.
• When rolling the tortillas, roll tightly to prevent filling from spilling out during baking.
• Serve immediately after baking to enjoy the creamy garlic sauce at its best.

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