Cheesy Crab Burritos
Indulge in the gooey, savory goodness of Cheesy Crab Burritos, a seafood lover’s dream wrapped in a golden, crispy shell. This quick and easy recipe combines rich, tender crab meat with a luscious blend of cream cheese, pepper jack, and cheddar for an irresistible cheesy filling. Seasoned with a hint of garlic, paprika, and optional diced jalapeño for a subtle kick, these burritos balance creamy and spicy flavors perfectly. Crisped to perfection in a buttery skillet, they’re garnished with fresh cilantro and paired with lime wedges for a vibrant, zesty finish. Ideal for busy weeknights or as a crowd-pleasing party dish, these burritos are a flavorful fusion of comfort food and coastal flair.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked crab meat (fresh or canned)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 small jalapeño, finely diced (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 2 tbsp butter, for cooking
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (optional garnish)
- 4 lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, cream cheese, pepper jack cheese, cheddar cheese, sour cream, diced jalapeño (if using), garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
Lay one tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spoon about 1/3 cup of the crab mixture onto the center of the tortilla. Spread it slightly, keeping it a few inches away from the edges.
Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll it tightly from bottom to top to form a burrito. Repeat this process with the remaining tortillas and crab mixture.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter. Once the butter has melted, place the burritos seam-side down in the skillet, cooking in batches if necessary.
Cook each burrito for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden and crispy. Add more butter as needed for additional batches.
Once all burritos are cooked, garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve with lime wedges on the side for a zesty burst of flavor.
Enjoy your Cheesy Crab Burritos warm with your favorite side or dipping sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3104 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 209.2 g | 268% | |
| Saturated Fat | 124.1 g | 620% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 670 mg | 223% | |
| Sodium | 7486 mg | 325% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 186.1 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.6 g | ||
| Protein | 143.5 g | 287% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 2665 mg | 205% | |
| Iron | 13.3 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 1352 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
