Shrimp and Crab Nacho Corn Dogs with Cheese (Crispy Party Snack)

Ingredients

• 8 oz (225 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning or Old Bay-style seasoning
• 6 oz (170 g) lump crab meat, drained and picked over
• 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup (115 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup (55 g) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 2 tablespoons nacho cheese sauce
• 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
• 1 tablespoon finely crushed nacho cheese tortilla chips, only if filling feels loose
• 8 wooden skewers
• 1 cup (150 g) yellow cornmeal
• 3/4 cup (95 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 large egg
• 3/4 cup (180 ml) buttermilk, plus more if needed
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 3 cups (120 g) finely crushed nacho cheese tortilla chips
• 6 cups neutral oil, such as canola or peanut oil, for frying
• Jalapeno ranch or warm nacho cheese sauce, for serving
• Lime wedges, for serving