🍤🔥 Crispy, Cheesy & Irresistibly Creamy!
These Shrimp Alfredo Burrito Bites are the ultimate fusion snack—golden-fried tortillas stuffed with garlicky shrimp, creamy Alfredo sauce, and melty mozzarella. Perfect for game day, parties, or when you crave something decadently crispy!
🌟 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ Crispy outside, gooey inside – The best texture contrast!
✅ Restaurant-quality – Tastes like a fancy appetizer
✅ Quick to make – Ready in 35 minutes
✅ Crowd-pleaser – Disappears faster than you can fry them
📋 Ingredients
For the Filling
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
For Assembly
- 4 large flour tortillas (burrito-size)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
For Breading & Frying
- 2 eggs, beaten
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
For Serving
- Extra Alfredo sauce for dipping
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Filling
- In a bowl, mix shrimp, Alfredo sauce, salt, and pepper.
2️⃣ Assemble the Burritos
- Lay a tortilla flat and spoon ¼ of the shrimp mixture down the center.
- Sprinkle with mozzarella.
- Fold sides in, then roll tightly like a burrito.
3️⃣ Bread & Fry
- Dip each burrito in beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat 1 inch of oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry 2–3 at a time for 3–4 mins, turning until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
4️⃣ Serve & Devour!
- Slice in half diagonally for easy dipping.
- Serve with warmed Alfredo sauce on the side.
💡 Pro Tips
🔹 Shrimp hack – Pat shrimp dry before mixing to prevent sogginess.
🔹 Seal tightly – Use a dab of egg to glue tortilla edges.
🔹 Air fryer option – Spray with oil and air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 mins, flipping halfway.
🔹 Make ahead – Assemble (unfried) and refrigerate up to 4 hours.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
✨ Perfect with:
- Marinara sauce (for a surf-and-turf twist)
- Garlic aioli or spicy mayo
- Cold beer or citrusy margaritas
🎉 Great for:
- Game day appetizers
- Fancy-ish finger food at parties
- Late-night cravings
🌶 Flavor Variations
- Spicy kick – Add ½ tsp cayenne to Alfredo sauce
- Crab upgrade – Mix in lump crabmeat with the shrimp
- Tex-Mex style – Swap Alfredo for queso dip + add jalapeños
📊 Nutrition (Per Serving = 1 Burrito)
Approximate values:
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Protein: 22g
- Carbs: 28g
- Fat: 16g
🔥 Final Thoughts
These Shrimp Alfredo Burrito Bites are crispy, creamy, and totally addictive—like a cross between a burrito and fried mozzarella sticks, but better! The gooey cheese and tender shrimp make them impossible to resist.
Chef’s secret: For extra crunch, mix panko breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan for coating.
Tag your creations #AlfredoBurritoBites to show off your fry skills! 📸🍤
Want to bake instead? Brush with oil and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 mins until crispy! 😊
