Description
These Crispy Creamy Shrimp Chimichangas are stuffed with juicy shrimp, creamy cheese filling, and bold spices, then fried until golden and crunchy. A restaurant-style Mexican comfort food perfect for dinner or indulgent weekends.
📝 Ingredients
🍤 Shrimp Filling
1 lb shrimp, peeled & chopped
2 tbsp butter or olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp cumin
Salt & black pepper
1 tbsp lime juice
🧀 Creamy Filling
4 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup mozzarella cheese
¼ cup sour cream
2 tbsp green onions, chopped
🌯 Chimichangas
Large flour tortillas
Oil for frying
🍽 Optional Toppings
Sour cream
Salsa
Guacamole 🥑
Shredded lettuce
👨🍳 Instructions
🍤 Shrimp
Sauté shrimp in butter, garlic, and spices until cooked.
Add lime juice and set aside.
🧀 Filling
Mix cream cheese, shredded cheese, sour cream, and green onions.
Fold cooked shrimp into creamy mixture.
🌯 Assemble
Spoon filling into tortillas and roll tightly.
Secure edges with water or toothpicks if needed.
🔥 Fry
Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
Fry chimichangas until golden and crispy on all sides.
Drain on paper towels.
⏱ Prep & Cook Time
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
🍽 Servings
4 chimichangas
🔥 Nutrition (Approx Per Chimichanga)
Calories: 680
Protein: 38g
Carbs: 52g
Fat: 36g
