Creamy Shrimp Enchiladas

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    22 mins

  • Total Time

    42 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    543 kcal

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Creamy Shrimp Enchiladas

These Shrimp Enchiladas combine tender and flavorful shrimp, warm tortillas and the most decadent, cheesy and creamy enchilada sauce. Baked to perfection and ready in just over 30 minutes, this shrimp enchilada recipe is Mexican food at it's finest!

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Ingredients

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For the Shrimp:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 1/2 small red bell pepper stemmed, seeded, and finely diced
  • 1 poblano pepper stemmed, seeded, deveined, and finely diced
  • 4 garlic minced, cloves
  • 1 pound Shrimp tails removed, large or medium, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt optional (check if your taco seasoning contains salt and adjust quantity)
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice fresh or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped plus more to garnish, fresh
  • 10 to 12 corn tortillas soft, 6 inches

For the Creamy Enchilada Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoon flour
  • 1/2 cup whole milk or half and half
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup Green enchilada sauce store-bought or homemade, mild or medium heat
  • 1 ounces green bell pepper diced, canned
  • 1 cup sour cream (one 8-ounce container)
  • salt
  • ground black pepper
  • 2 cups Monterey jack cheese shredded

Optional Toppings:

  • tomato chopped
  • avocado
  • cilantro
  • onion
  • cotija cheese or Queso Fresco cheese, crumbled

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350º F

Make Shrimp Filling

  1. Cut each shrimp into 2 to 3 bite-size pieces, and set aside.
  2. Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium high heat until the oil is hot and the butter starts bubbling. Add the onion, bell pepper and poblano pepper to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently until softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
  3. Add the shrimp, taco seasoning, (salt if using) and black pepper. Stir and cook for about 2 minutes, flip and cook the other side of the shrimp for a minute or until the shrimp starts to turn pink (the shrimp will continue to cook in the oven). Stir in the lime juice and the chopped cilantro and remove from he heat.

To Make the Sauce:

  1. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Sprinkle in the flour whisking continually to prevent any lumps. Cook the mixture for about 2 minutes.
  2. Slowly and gradually, stir in the milk or half and half while whisking to prevent lumps. Whisk until the mixture is smooth. Stir in the broth and mix until combined. Cook, stirring frequently for about 3-4 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
  3. Stir in the enchilada sauce and green chiles and cook over medium-low heat for about a minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the sour cream, mixing until incorporated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Remove about 1 cup of the sauce and mix it with the shrimp mixture.
  5. Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel or tea towel and microwave for about 1 minute.
  6. Spread about 1/3 cup of the creamy enchilada sauce on a 9x13 baking dish.
  7. Working with one tortilla at a time, scoop about 1/3 cup of the shrimp mixture into each tortilla. Tightly roll up the tortilla and place it seam side down on the prepared baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas placing each filled roll next to each other on a single layer.
  8. Pour the remaining creamy enchilada sauce over the filled enchiladas and sprinkle the cheese on top. Cover with aluminum foil making sure the foil doesn’t touch the cheese.
  9. Bake for 15 minutes then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling and the edges lightly golden. Remove from the oven.
  10. Top with the chopped tomato, chopped avocado, chopped cilantro and queso fresco or cotija cheese. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Frozen shrimp is as good or better than fresh shrimp. Frozen shrimp is caught and immediately frozen, packed and ready to be sold while fresh shrimp in most cases is previously frozen!
  • Enchilada sauce: The creamy enchilada sauce in this recipe uses store-bought canned green enchilada sauce.
  • Frozen shrimp is as good or better than fresh shrimp. Frozen shrimp is caught and immediately frozen, packed and ready to be sold while fresh shrimp in most cases is previously frozen!
  • Enchilada sauce: The creamy enchilada sauce in this recipe uses store-bought canned green enchilada sauce.
  • Stuffing: Don’t overfilled the tortillas.
  • If the corn tortillas are not pliable or break up easily, warm them up.
  • Make it authentic: For a more traditional take on Mexican Enchiladas, lightly fry the corn tortillas in vegetable oil. After frying them drain the tortillas on a plate lined with paper towels)
  • Storage: I don't like eating shrimp a day after it's been prepared but that is a personal preference. You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 days.
  • Freezing: Cool completely and freeze for 2 months in a freezer-safe container or wrapped in a few layers of aluminum foil.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 543kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 44g (68%) Saturated Fat 25g (125%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 13g (65%) Trans Fat 0.5g (25%) Cholesterol 119mg (40%) Sodium 1397mg (58%) Potassium 300mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 2061IU (41%) Vitamin C 41mg (46%) Calcium 539mg (54%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 543 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 543kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 44g 68%
Saturated Fat 25g 125%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Trans Fat 0.5g 25%
Cholesterol 119mg 40%
Sodium 1397mg 58%
Potassium 300mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 2061IU 41%
Vitamin C 41mg 46%
Calcium 539mg 54%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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