Shrimp Chimichanga

Shrimp chimichanga is basically a tortilla that is stuffed with shrimp, beans, cheddar cheese, and taco seasoning, and then fried in a skillet until golden all over. It is an incredibly easy recipe to make at home if you are new to Mexican cuisine and will have your entire family raving.

What is Shrimp Chimichanga? 

Shrimp chimichanga is a tortilla filled with fried shrimp, pinto beans, cheese, and some fresh or cooked vegetables. It is a dish very similar to a burrito. You cook the shrimp and fill the tortilla with the shrimp, cheese, beans, and any of your favorite vegetables. You can choose to fry the chimichangas in the pan, oven, or in an air fryer.

What Are Shrimp Chimichangas Made Of?

• Shrimp: Peel the shrimp and cut them into small to medium-sized pieces, and then season them. Taco seasoning is recommended.

• Beans: Ready-made beans will work well in this recipe. Just make sure to drain before you use them and heat them for 2 minutes in the microwave or oven.

• Cheese: Cheddar, Parmesan, or goat cheese are all great options. Just make sure to choose a cheese that melts fast.

• Vegetables: This is an optional ingredient, but you can add onions, green pepper, tomato, parsley, and any other vegetables that you enjoy. Also, you can choose to cook them or use them fresh.

Shrimp Chimichangas Ingredients

• ⅓ lb shrimp
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 4 large/burrito size flour tortillas
• 1 can whole pinto beans, drained
• ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Taco Seasoning 

• 1 tbsp chili powder
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp onion powder
• ¼ tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp paprika
• 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

How to Make Shrimp Chimichangas 

1. For the taco seasoning, stir the chili powder with the garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper until combined.
2. For the shrimp chimichangas, peel and devein the shrimp. However, you can buy ready-peeled shrimp to save time.
3. Chop the shrimp into small or medium-sized pieces.
4. Season the shrimp with the taco seasoning.
5. Heat 2 tbsp of the vegetable oil in a skillet. Add the shrimp and fry it until cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes.
6. Put the tortillas on a plate, cover them with a damp paper towel, and heat them in the microwave for 1 or 2 minutes.
7. Drain the pinto beans and heat them in the microwave for 2 minutes.
8. Place the tortillas on a large plate and fill them with cheddar cheese, beans, and cooked shrimp. 
9. Roll the tortillas, making sure you don't overfill them.
10. Heat about 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet for 3 minutes. Make sure the oil is hot enough by placing a small piece of tortilla in it. When it starts frying immediately, it’s ready.
11. Fry the shrimp chimichangas until golden brown and crispy, about 2 minutes on each side.
12. Remove the shrimp chimichangas from the oil and drain them on paper towel.
13. Serve hot with mayonnaise, ketchup, and fries.

How to Store Shrimp Chimichangas

In the Fridge:

Properly stored shrimp chimichangas can last in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.

If you have leftover shrimp chimichangas, you can store them in the fridge by wrapping them with plastic wrap or heavy-duty aluminum foil, or placing them in glass containers in the fridge.

In the Freezer:

You can freeze shrimp chimichangas for up to 3 months. I recommend you to use glass containers when you freeze food because they store the food better than plastic bags.

How to Reheat Shrimp Chimichangas

You can reheat shrimp chimichangas (not frozen) in the oven for about 15 minutes at 300 F. You can also reheat them in the air fryer for about 5 to 7 minutes at 300 F or just for 3 minutes in the microwave.

If youreheat the shrimp chimichangas in the air fryer, make sure to spray some oil on the chimichangas to get them crispy.

How to Reheat Frozen Shrimp Chimichangas:

For frozen chimichangas, you can thaw them overnight in the fridge, or simply place them in the microwave for 5 to 7 minutes. I highly recommend you thaw them in the fridge beforehand, as this will prevent them from burning during reheating.

What to Serve With Shrimp Chimichangas

The easiest way to serve shrimp chimichangas is with a dipping sauce such as mayonnaise, ketchup, or mustard. If you have a couple of minutes, you can prepare some homemade dipping sauce like yum yum or boom boom sauce, which work well with hot shrimp chimichangas. Additionally, white rice or fresh salad are great side dishes with shrimp chimichangas.

Here is a list of best side dish ideas to serve with shrimp chimichangas:

• Tartar Sauce
• Barefoot Contessa's Cream of Asparagus Soup
• Brussel Sprouts
• Trader Joe’s Fried Rice Air Fryer
• Greek Salad
• Guacamole
• Scalloped Potatoes
• Ina Garten's Spinach Artichoke Dip

Shrimp Chimichanga Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 large shrimp chimichanga (324g )

• Calories 627
• Calories from Fat 193
• Total Fat 21g
• Saturated Fat 3.5g 
• Trans Fat 0.3g
• Cholesterol 173mg
• Sodium 1445mg
• Potassium 546mg
• Total Carbohydrates 76g
• Dietary Fiber 6g 
• Sugars 3.2g 
• Protein 31g

Shrimp Chimichanga

Author: Emily Hill Cooking Method:Stir-frying Cuisine:American, Mexican Courses:Snacks Recipe Keys:Shrimp Chimichanga Recipe

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 20 minutesCook time: 10 minutesRest time: minutesTotal time: 30 minutesServings:4 servingsCalories:627 kcal Best Season:Available

Description

Shrimp chimichanga is basically a tortilla that is stuffed with shrimp, beans, cheddar cheese, and taco seasoning, and then fried in a skillet until golden all over. It is an incredibly easy recipe to make at home if you are new to Mexican cuisine and will have your entire family raving.

Ingredients

• ⅓ lb shrimp
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 4 large/burrito size flour tortillas
• 1 can whole pinto beans, drained
• ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Taco Seasoning

• 1 tbsp chili powder
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp onion powder
• ¼ tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp paprika
• 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. For the taco seasoning, stir the chili powder with the garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper until combined.
2. For the shrimp chimichangas, peel and devein the shrimp. However, you can buy ready-peeled shrimp to save time.
3. Chop the shrimp into small or medium-sized pieces.
4. Season the shrimp with the taco seasoning.
5. Heat 2 tbsp of the vegetable oil in a skillet. Add the shrimp and fry it until cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes.
6. Put the tortillas on a plate, cover them with a damp paper towel, and heat them in the microwave for 1 or 2 minutes.
7. Drain the pinto beans and heat them in the microwave for 2 minutes.
8. Place the tortillas on a large plate and fill them with cheddar cheese, beans, and cooked shrimp. 
9. Roll the tortillas, making sure you don't overfill them.
10. Heat about 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet for 3 minutes. Make sure the oil is hot enough by placing a small piece of tortilla in it. When it starts frying immediately, it’s ready.
11. Fry the shrimp chimichangas until golden brown and crispy, about 2 minutes on each side.
12. Remove the shrimp chimichangas from the oil and drain them on paper towel.
13. Serve hot with mayonnaise, ketchup, and fries.

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