shrimp taquitos

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32 Pinches
Phoenix, AZ
Updated on Jan 17, 2011

My Mom used to make these especially during Lent. She is 88 years old and now makes them all the time because we really enjoy them.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method ---
yield 3-4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 package corn tortillas
  • 2-3 cans shrimp (broken or whole)
  • 1 can pickled jalapenos
  • 1 cup mayonnaise (best foods)
  • - salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil

How To Make shrimp taquitos

  • Step 1
    Heat Oil.
  • Step 2
    Place corn tortillas in hot oil, one at a time, just to soften. Sprinkle with Salt, lightly. Cover until ready to use.
  • Step 3
    Open, drain, and place shrimp in a bowl. Smash up with fork.
  • Step 4
    Remove seeds and dice up Jalapenos. Add to shrimp. Add as many Jalapenos depending on how spicy you like your food.
  • Step 5
    Add 3/4 cup mayonnaise to the shrimp and jalapeno mixture. Mix well. (like you are making Tuna)
  • Step 6
    Place 2-3 Tbl. of shrimp mixture on the corn tortilla and roll up.
  • Step 7
    Serve with rice. Enjoy.

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Category: Fish
Category: Seafood
Culture: Mexican

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