Description
Deep-Fried Shrimp Alfredo Burrito Bites combine creamy Alfredo shrimp and cheese in bite-sized tortilla wraps that are deep-fried until crispy and irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb small shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Italian blend cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8–10 small flour tortillas (street taco size)
- Oil, for deep frying
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook until pink and just opaque, about 3–4 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Stir Alfredo sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan into the shrimp until well coated.
- Place a spoonful of the shrimp Alfredo mixture into each tortilla. Roll tightly into small burrito shapes and secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully lower burrito bites into the hot oil in batches. Fry for 2–3 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels and remove toothpicks before serving.
- Serve hot with extra Alfredo sauce or marinara for dipping.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked shrimp to save time; reduce sautéing time accordingly.
- For added crunch, brush tortillas with egg wash before frying.
- Make them ahead and freeze; fry from frozen, adding 1–2 minutes to cook time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 65mg