Baked Shrimp Taquitos

Baked Shrimp Taquitos are so much lighter and healthier than frying, and they come out perfect and crisp!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 onion, finely chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 jalapeno, minced

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

  • 1 vine tomato, diced

  • 12 ounces raw, peeled and deviened shrimp, chopped

  • kosher salt

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro

  • 3/4 cup shredded pepperjack cheese

  • 12 6-inch corn tortillas

  • olive oil spray, I use my Misto

Directions

  • 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 and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cilantro and cook medium high heat 1 minute.

  • Preheat the oven to 400F. Line 2 large nonstick baking sheets with foil and spray with oil.

  • Working in batches, 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 work surface and then spread about 3 tablespoons of shrimp filling onto the bottom third of the tortilla and top with 1 tablespoon of cheese. Roll the tortilla up from the bottom to surround the filling and once it’s rolled into a tube, place it on the prepared baking sheet, seam side down. Repeat with the remaining shrimp, spray the tops with oil a pinch of salt then bake until tortillas start to get golden and crispy, about 15 minutes.