Crispy Shrimp Avocado Taquitos (Printer-friendly)

Golden corn tortillas rolled with seasoned shrimp, fresh avocado blend, and melted cheese, fried to crispy perfection.

# 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 shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice until evenly coated.
02 - Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove from heat and chop into bite-sized pieces.
03 - Gently combine avocado, tomato, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and pinch of salt in a separate bowl.
04 - Warm corn tortillas in microwave or skillet until pliable for rolling.
05 - Place spoonful of shrimp, bit of avocado mixture, and sprinkle of cheese along center of each tortilla.
06 - Roll each tortilla tightly and secure with toothpick if needed.
07 - Heat about 1 inch vegetable oil in large skillet over medium heat. Fry 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 combination of warm spiced shrimp and cool creamy avocado creates that perfect temperature contrast that makes Mexican food so addictive
  • These come together faster than you can set out the chips and salsa, plus they look impressive enough for company
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  • Warm tortillas are crucial and cold ones will crack every single time, so keep them covered while working
  • Do not overfill the taquitos or they will burst during frying, leaving you with a messy oil situation
03 -
  • Use two toothpicks placed diagonally if the taquitos keep unrolling during frying
  • Let fried taquitos drain on a wire rack instead of paper towels for maximum crispiness

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