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Shrimp Enchiladas

Delicious Shrimp Enchiladas with Creamy Sauce You’ll Love

Enjoy these Shrimp Enchiladas, a comforting dish wrapped in creamy sauce that is perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 enchiladas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 pound Large Shrimp deveined and peeled
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or canola/avocado oil
  • 1 medium Onion yellow or red
  • 2 medium Jalapeños sliced
  • 1 cup Diced Tomatoes canned or fresh
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt/dairy-free
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Chipotle Chili Powder or regular chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin or coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
For Assembling
  • 8 large Flour Tortillas or gluten-free
  • 2 cups Monterrey Jack Cheese shredded

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and jalapeños until soft, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add diced tomatoes and minced garlic. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until tomatoes soften.
  4. Whisk together heavy cream, sour cream, cayenne, chipotle powder, cumin, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Pour the creamy mixture into the skillet, stir well, and simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes.
  6. Fold in the shrimp and cook until opaque, about 2-3 minutes, being careful not to overcook.
  7. Lay tortillas out and fill each with cheese and shrimp mixture, then roll tightly and place seam-side down in the dish.
  8. Cover the enchiladas with remaining creamy sauce and top with leftover cheese.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Let the enchiladas rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1enchiladaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Experiment with different cheese varieties and consider meal prepping the filling in advance for easier assembly later.

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