Seafood Chimi Recipe
A giant tortilla stuffed with seafood filling crisped until golden brown. Smothered in our special homemade seafood sauce. Served with shredded lettuce, freshly chopped tomatoes, Spanish rice, and your choice of beans.
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Ingredients
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Seafood Filling
Seafood Sauce
For Serving
Method
Prepare Seafood Filling
- 1
- 2
Mix the Filling
In a bowl, combine the cooked seafood mixture with softened cream cheese and chopped green onions. Mix well until fully combined.
Prepare Seafood Sauce
- 3
Mix Sauce Ingredients
In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, hot sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Assemble and Cook Chimis
- 4
Fill the Tortillas
Lay out the tortillas and divide the seafood filling evenly among them. Fold tortillas over filling and secure with toothpicks if necessary.
- 5
Fry the Chimis
In a deep skillet or fryer, heat oil to 180°C (350°F). Fry the filled tortillas until golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
Serve
- 6
Plate the Dish
Serve the crispy chimi on a plate, drizzle with seafood sauce, and garnish with shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, Spanish rice, and beans on the side.
