Description
Learn how to make delicious Cheesy Shrimp and Crab Bombs With Fajita Peppers. This easy recipe is perfect for seafood lovers!
Ingredients
- 1 pound (454 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined (450 grams)
- 1 cup (240 ml) cooked crab meat (150 grams)
- 2 cup (480 ml) s shredded cheddar cheese (200 grams)
- 1 cup (240 ml) cream cheese, softened (225 grams)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) garlic powder (5 grams)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) onion powder (5 grams)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) paprika (5 grams)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt (5 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) black pepper (2.5 grams)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil (15 milliliters)
- 1 cup (240 ml) diced bell peppers (150 grams)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lime juice (15 milliliters)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped fresh cilantro (15 grams)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter, melted (15 grams)
- 1 package wonton wrappers (about 50 wrappers)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine shrimp, crab meat, cheddar cheese, and cream cheese.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the mixture.
- Stir well until all ingredients are evenly mixed.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add diced bell peppers to the pan and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove bell peppers from heat and stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro.
- Add the sautéed pepper mixture to the seafood and cheese mixture, and mix thoroughly.
- Place a wonton wrapper on a flat surface.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the filling onto the center of the wrapper.
- Lightly brush the edges of the wrapper with water.
- Fold the wrapper over the filling to form a triangle, pressing edges to seal.
- Repeat until all filling and wrappers are used.
- Arrange the filled wontons on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the tops of the wontons with melted butter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Consider using a mix of Gouda or Monterey Jack cheeses for a more flavorful dish.
- Add diced jalapenos or red pepper flakes to spice up the seafood and cheese mixture.
- Try different dipping sauces like sweet chili or creamy garlic aioli for a tasty twist.
