Shrimp-Crab Fajita Roll-Up Bombs Recipe
Shrimp-Crab Fajita Roll-Up Bombs are a delicious and easy-to-make Tex-Mex inspired appetizer or snack. These handheld rolls feature a flavorful mix of sautéed bell peppers, onions, seasoned shrimp, and crab meat, all melted together with Monterey Jack cheese inside warm flour tortillas. They’re pan-toasted to golden crisp perfection and served with tangy sour cream and fresh cilantro, making them perfect for parties, snacks, or a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 rolls 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
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Filling:
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1 cup crab meat, drained
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon fajita seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Assembly:
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
To Serve:
- 1/4 cup sour cream (for dipping)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté Veggies: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add thinly sliced bell pepper and onion. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are soft and lightly browned.
- Add Seafood & Seasoning: Stir in the chopped cooked shrimp, drained crab meat, and fajita seasoning. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is heated through, then remove from heat.
- Assemble the Rolls: Lay out the flour tortillas on a flat surface. Divide the seafood and vegetable filling evenly among them, placing it down the center of each tortilla. Sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the filling.
- Roll & Seal: Roll each tortilla tightly around the filling, folding in the sides to secure the contents. Use toothpicks if necessary to keep the roll-ups closed.
- Toast the Roll-Ups: Heat a clean pan over medium heat. Place the roll-ups seam-side down in the pan. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side, until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Remove toothpicks and slice each roll into bite-sized rounds. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and serve warm with sour cream for dipping.
Notes
- Make it spicier by adding diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the filling.
- If you don’t have shrimp, you can substitute cooked salmon, white fish, or use all crab meat.
- To make ahead, assemble the roll-ups and refrigerate them un-toasted; toast just before serving.
- Imitation crab can be used—but chop it finely and heat it with the shrimp.
- These roll-ups can be baked instead of pan-toasted: bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Freeze un-toasted roll-ups tightly wrapped for up to 2 months. Toast directly from frozen or after thawing.
- Use toothpicks when toasting to prevent them from falling apart, and always place seam-side down first to seal.
Keywords: Shrimp, Crab, Fajita, Roll-Up, Tex-Mex, Appetizer, Seafood, Cheesy, Snack
