Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a skillet over medium-low heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Sauté minced garlic for 1 minute. Stir in smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Remove from heat and gently fold in the chopped shrimp and crab meat until coated. Let cool slightly.
- Divide the seafood mixture evenly among the 8 tortillas. Roll them up tightly into tubes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a clean skillet over medium heat. Fry the tortillas seam-side down first, turning until golden and crispy on all sides (about 2-3 minutes per side). Remove and drain on paper towels.
- For the queso: In a saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-low heat. Whisk in heavy cream and cream cheese until smooth and simmering.
- Reduce heat to low. Gradually whisk in the grated Monterey Jack cheese until completely melted and glossy. Stir in garlic powder.
- Place crispy seafood tubes on plates, pour the hot queso sauce generously over the top, and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
Always grate your own cheese from a block for the queso sauce. Pre-shredded cheese contains starches that will make the sauce grainy.