Baked Spicy Shrimp Taquitos

Yield: 12 Taquitos

 

Calorie:  2 Taquitos 254

Ingredients

1/2 onion, finely chopped

2 cloves of garlic, minced

1 jalapeno, minced

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 vine tomato, diced

12 ounces peeled shrimp, chopped

kosher salt

2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro

3/4 cup shredded pepperjack cheese

12 (6-inch) corn tortillas

Olive Oil Spray

Jarred or home made salsa and guacamole

 

 

Method:

-In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the onion, garlic and jalapeno in oil until soft.

-Add the tomatoes and cook until thickened 3 to 4 minutes.

-Add the shrimp, 1/4 teaspoon salt and cilantro and cook medium high heat 1 minute.

-Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line 2 large nonstick baking sheets with foil and spray with oil.

-Place 3 to 4 tortillas between two paper towels and microwave 30 seconds until they are warm and pliable.

-Place a tortilla on a clean, dry surface and then spread about 3 tablespoons of shrimp filling on the bottom 1/3 of the tortilla, and top with 1 tablespoon of cheese.

-Roll the tortilla up from the bottom into a tube; place it on the prepared baking sheet, seam side down.

-Repeat with remaining tortilla and shrimp mixture.

-Spray the tops with oil and pinch of salt, then bake until the tortillas start to get golden and crispy, about 15 minutes.

-Serve with Pico de Gallo and Guacamole 

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