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Garlic Butter Shrimp Roll-Ups with Cajun Dip

Crispy baked tortilla rolls filled with cheesy garlic shrimp, served with a savory spicy butter sauce for dipping.

  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 8 Roll-Ups 1x

Ingredients

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  • The Roll-Ups:
  • 8 large Flour tortillas (Soft taco size)
  • 1 lb Cooked Shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped into chunks
  • 2 cups Shredded Monterey Jack or Mozzarella (Melts best!)
  • 1 tbsp Cajun Seasoning (divided)
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • The Garlic Butter Glaze (For Brushing):
  • 2 tbsp Butter, melted
  • ½ tsp Parsley, chopped
  • ½ tsp Garlic powder
  • The "Cajun Au Jus" (For Dipping):
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter (1 stick)
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Cajun Seasoning (Slap Ya Mama or Old Bay)
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • ¼ cup Chicken or Vegetable broth (cuts the richness slightly)

Instructions

  1. Prep: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 baking dish lightly.
  2. Season the Shrimp: Toss the chopped cooked shrimp with 1 tbsp olive oil and half of the Cajun seasoning. Tip: Chopping the shrimp ensures you get some in every bite!
  3. Assemble:
  4. Lay the tortillas flat.
  5. Sprinkle a generous layer of cheese over each tortilla.
  6. Top with the seasoned shrimp.
  7. Roll them up tightly (cigar style).
  8. Bake: Place the rolls seam-side down in the baking dish (packing them close together helps them stay rolled). Mix the Glaze ingredients (melted butter, garlic powder, parsley) and brush generously over the tops of the tortillas. Bake for 18–20 minutes until the tops are golden brown and crispy.
  9. Make the Dipping Sauce: While they bake, make the magic sauce. In a small saucepan, melt the 1 stick of butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in the remaining Cajun seasoning, lemon juice, and broth. Simmer for 2 minutes. Pour into small bowls for dipping.
  10. Serve: Serve the hot, crispy rolls immediately with the warm Cajun Butter Dip

Notes

The roll-ups can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to bake. Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste for spiciness.

  • Author: Chef Stella
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Method: Appetizer
  • Cuisine: Cajun