Crab and Shrimp Tortilla Bombs (Printable)

Crispy tortilla parcels stuffed with crab, shrimp, and seasoned cream cheese.

# What You'll Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 5 oz lump crab meat, picked over for shells
02 - 5 oz small cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

03 - 1 small red bell pepper, finely diced
04 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
05 - 1 small jalapeño, deseeded and finely chopped
06 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
07 - 1 garlic clove, minced

→ Dairy & Sauces

08 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
09 - 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
10 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
11 - Juice of 1/2 lime

→ Spices & Seasonings

12 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
13 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
14 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Assembly

15 - 8 small flour tortillas (6-inch)
16 - 2 tbsp olive oil, for brushing

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine crab meat, chopped shrimp, red bell pepper, spring onions, jalapeño, cilantro, and garlic.
03 - Add cream cheese, Monterey Jack, mayonnaise, lime juice, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
04 - Lay out tortillas. Place about 2 heaping tablespoons of filling in the center of each.
05 - Gather the edges of each tortilla up and twist to seal, forming a bomb shape. Secure with a toothpick if needed.
06 - Brush each tortilla bomb lightly with olive oil and place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
07 - Bake for 16–18 minutes, until golden brown and crisp.
08 - Remove toothpicks (if used) and serve warm with salsa or guacamole.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The contrast between the crispy, bronzed tortilla exterior and the velvety, seafood-rich filling is absolutely addictive
  • They look impressive but come together in under 40 minutes, making you look like a kitchen wizard with minimal effort
02 -
  • Overfilling these seems tempting but will cause them to burst open in the oven, so resist the urge to stuff them to the brim
  • Make sure your tortillas are at room temperature before filling or they might tear when you try to twist them shut
03 -
  • If your filling feels too loose to work with, chill it in the fridge for 15 minutes and it will become much more manageable
  • Warming the tortillas in the microwave for 10 seconds makes them more pliable and less likely to tear when you fold them

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