Crispy Shrimp Avocado Taquitos (Print View)
Golden crunchy tortillas filled with spiced shrimp, creamy avocado, and zesty lime. Perfect finger food for gatherings or light dinners.
# What You Need:
→ Shrimp Filling
01 - 9 oz medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp chili powder
04 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
05 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1/4 tsp salt
08 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
09 - Juice of 1/2 lime
→ Avocado Mixture
10 - 1 ripe avocado, diced
11 - 1 small tomato, finely chopped
12 - 2 tbsp red onion, finely chopped
13 - 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - Juice of 1/2 lime
15 - Pinch of salt
→ Assembly
16 - 8 small corn tortillas
17 - 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese
18 - Vegetable oil, for frying
# How to Make It:
01 - Toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice until evenly coated.
02 - Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove from heat and chop into bite-sized pieces.
03 - In a separate bowl, gently combine the avocado, tomato, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt.
04 - Warm the corn tortillas in a microwave or skillet until pliable for rolling.
05 - Place a spoonful of shrimp, a bit of avocado mixture, and a sprinkle of cheese along the center of each tortilla.
06 - Roll each tortilla tightly and secure with a toothpick if needed to hold the shape.
07 - Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, fry the taquitos in batches, seam side down, for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
08 - Remove toothpicks and serve hot with salsa, sour cream, or extra lime wedges.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The crispy shell gives way to creamy avocado and perfectly seasoned shrimp in every bite
- They come together faster than you can order takeout and taste infinitely better
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- Overfilling the taquitos is the fastest way to make them fall apart during frying
- Let the shrimp cool before rolling or the heat will make the tortillas soggy
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- Keep rolled taquitos seam side down while frying so they do not unroll
- Work in small batches when frying to maintain the oil temperature