Cheesy Seafood Tortilla Bombs (Printable version)

Golden crispy tortilla parcels with creamy shrimp and crab filling

# What you need:

→ Seafood

01 - 5.3 oz cooked shrimp, chopped
02 - 3.5 oz cooked crab meat or imitation crab, shredded

→ Dairy & Cheese

03 - 4.2 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 3.5 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 1.8 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 make it:

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 thoroughly combined and creamy.
02 - Lay out a tortilla and place 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 ½–1 inch of vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
04 - Fry the tortilla bombs in batches, seam-side down first, for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
05 - Serve warm, garnished with additional fresh parsley and lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • The crispy exterior gives way to an incredibly creamy, cheesy center thats impossible to stop eating
  • They look impressive but are secretly forgiving, even if your folding technique isnt perfect
  • You can prep them ahead and fry just before serving, making them perfect for entertaining
02 -
  • Overfilling the tortillas is the most common mistake, stick to 2 to 3 tablespoons maximum for easy folding
  • The toothpicks get very hot in the oil, so remove them before serving or warn your guests
  • If your filling feels too soft to handle, refrigerate it for 15 minutes before assembling
03 -
  • Chill the filling for 20 minutes before assembling, it becomes much easier to work with and less likely to leak
  • Dont overcrowd the pan when frying, which drops the oil temperature and makes the bombs greasy
  • Use kitchen scissors to snip off any excess tortilla at the top before frying for a cleaner look

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