Cheesy Seafood Tortilla Bombs Recipe
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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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