Cheesy Seafood Tortilla Bombs (Printer-friendly)
Crispy tortilla parcels filled with creamy shrimp, crab, and three-cheese blend. Golden-fried fusion appetizers perfect for sharing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 5 oz cooked shrimp, chopped
02 - 3.5 oz cooked crab meat, shredded
→ Dairy & Cheese
03 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 3.5 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 2 oz shredded cheddar cheese
→ Vegetables & Flavorings
06 - 2 spring onions, finely sliced
07 - 1 small red bell pepper, finely diced
08 - 1 clove garlic, minced
09 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
10 - Zest of 1 lemon
11 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
12 - ½ tsp salt
13 - ¼ tsp black pepper
→ Tortillas
14 - 8 small flour tortillas (6-inch diameter)
→ For Frying
15 - Vegetable oil, for shallow frying
# How to Prepare:
01 - In a large bowl, combine shrimp, crab meat, cream cheese, mozzarella, cheddar, spring onions, red bell pepper, garlic, parsley, lemon zest, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
02 - Lay out a tortilla and place about 2-3 tablespoons of the seafood-cheese mixture in the center. Gather the edges up and twist gently to form a sealed bomb. Secure with a toothpick if needed. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
03 - Heat ½-¾ inch of vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
04 - Fry the tortilla bombs in batches, seam-side down first, for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
05 - Serve warm, garnished with extra parsley and lemon wedges if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The contrast between the crispy shell and that luscious, creamy seafood filling is absolutely addictive
- These come together in under 40 minutes but taste like something from a high-end restaurant
02 -
- Overfilling the tortillas is the number one mistake, the filling will burst through during frying
- The oil temperature matters too much and they will be greasy, too little and they will be soggy
03 -
- Work quickly when folding so the cream cheese does not soften from the heat of your hands
- Use a spider or slotted spoon to flip the bombs for the most delicate handling