Crab Shrimp Queso: An Easy Indulgence for Food Lovers
A luxurious blend of crab and shrimp in a creamy queso.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crab meat
- 1 cup shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced jalapeños
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a skillet, melt the cream cheese over medium heat.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and combined.
- Add crab meat, shrimp, tomatoes, jalapeños, garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for about 5-7 minutes, until shrimp are opaque.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips.
Notes
- For added flavor, use smoked cheddar cheese.
- Serve with fresh cilantro on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Crab Shrimp Queso