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Seafood Dip with Tortillas


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This creamy seafood dip is perfect for entertaining, served warm with tortillas.


Ingredients

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  • 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 (mild or spicy)
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 2 tbsp butter or oil (for frying)

Instructions

  1. In a skillet, melt butter or oil over medium heat.
  2. Add shrimp and crab meat, cooking until heated through.
  3. Stir in cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, queso dip, cilantro, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until melted and combined.
  4. Warm tortillas in a separate skillet or microwave.
  5. Serve the dip warm with tortillas for dipping.

Notes

  • Great for parties or as a quick snack.
  • Can be served with tortilla chips as an alternative to tortillas.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg