Crab Rangoon Taquitos and Raspberry Salsa

Want to mix things up mix things up a little, but still use flavors everyone knows and loves? Crab rangoon taquitos are to the rescue! This fun appetizer is a unique combination of everyone’s favorite finger foods — crab rangoon and taquitos!

We even get a little fancy and add a fresh raspberry and jalapeno salsa for dipping. Not only does it add color and flair, but the sweet and sour flavor combo in the salsa complements the cheese-filled, baked taquitos.

Oh, did I forget to mention that part earlier? The taquitos are baked, so you can make them all at once while you wrap up other important party or meal details.

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Start by making the salsa, which can be made up to a day in advance. I’d recommend at least an hour in advance so you give the flavors time to blend. Simply combine all the ingredients in a bowl and use a basic potato masher to create a nice chunky salsa. Cover and refrigerate until you’re ready to serve.

The taquitos are just as easy to assemble. Mix the filling in a bowl, fill the tortillas, roll, and bake! To make the taquitos nice and crispy, spray with either non-stick cooking spray, or use a cooking oil mister to use the oil of your choice. Bake, and serve warm! You will see a little bit of filling come out of the taquitos, but you can use a small spoon to push it back in when you take the pan out of the oven, and the filling will set perfectly inside the taquito wrapper for serving, I promise!

Serve while the taquitos are still warm, and you’ll be surprised at how fast they disappear off the table! I could barely get photos before they were devoured by my husband and little one. ;)

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Crab Rangoon Taquitos and Raspberry Salsa

Crab Rangoon Taquitos and Raspberry Salsa

Ingredients

Raspberry Salsa

  • 6 oz fresh raspberries
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 3 tbsp chopped fresh jalapenos
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion

Taquitos

  • 10 6 " corn tortillas, or a corn/flour blend
  • 12 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 8 oz crab meat, drained and checked for shell pieces
  • 1 clove finely minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives or green onions, finely diced
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp chipotle powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • cooking spray or oil for misting

Instructions

  1. Make the salsa by combining all ingredients in a bowl and mashing together using a potato masher to make a chunky salsa. Adjust seasoning to taste and then cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  2. When you are ready to make the taquitos, start by preheating the oven to 425 F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
  3. Combine the cream cheese, crab meat, garlic, lime juice, chives, Worcestershire, chipotle, and salt in a bowl and mix with a fork until well combined.
  4. Soften the tortillas so you can roll them easily. Place on a microwave safe plate covered with a damp paper towel and microwave 20 seconds.
  5. Take the first tortilla, add about 3 tablespoons of filling, and roll. Cut in half and place on the baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  6. Spray the tortillas with cooking oil and bake 15-20 minutes until lightly golden with crisp edges.
  7. Remove the tray from the oven and use a spoon to gently push any filling that fell out of the taquitos back in. Allow to set 5-10 minutes on the pan and then serve immediately with the raspberry dipping salsa.
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size: 1 grams
Amount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g

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