Description

These Cheesy Seafood Tortilla Bombs are a decadent, flavorful appetizer featuring a creamy blend of shrimp, crab, and cheeses rolled in flour tortillas. Baked in a rich garlic cream sauce and topped with fresh parsley, they offer an irresistible combination of seafood and cheesy goodness perfect for entertaining or a special treat.

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

You can substitute lump crab meat with canned crab meat if fresh is unavailable.
For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red chili flakes to the seafood filling.
Ensure the garlic in the sauce does not brown to avoid bitterness.
Use fresh parsley for garnish to add a refreshing contrast to the rich dish.
Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently in the oven to maintain texture and flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: seafood appetizer, cheesy tortilla bombs, crab and shrimp recipe, baked seafood dish, garlic cream sauce, party appetizer