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Low-carb Shrimp Enchiladas

These low-carb Shrimp Enchiladas are a delicious Mexican recipe filled with veggies and shrimp and covered with a rich, creamy sauce. Don't like shrimp? Make this a Creamy Chicken Enchilada recipe and it will be just as good.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 284 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 8 8 6-inch low-carb flour tortillas (I like the Mission brand)
Shrimp Mixture:
  • 2 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 1/2 cup red bell pepper diced finely
  • 1/2 1/2 cup white onion diced finely
  • 2 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined and chopped into 1 inch pieces
  • 4 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 2 tablespoons lime juice
Sauce:
  • 1 1 cup salsa verde
  • 1 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese divided

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray.
  2. For the Shrimp Mixture: In a large skillet melt the 2 tablespoons of butter. Sautee the red bell pepper and onion until slightly soft. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes or until pink just start to turn pink. Remember we are still baking this so we don't want the shrimp to be overcooked.
  4. Reduce heat to low and add the cream cheese. Stirring until cream cheese is melted. Stir in the salt, chili powder, cilantro, and lime. Stir and set aside.
  5. Fill a tortilla with 1/3 cup of the shrimp mixture, about 1 tablespoon of cheese, and roll the tortilla tightly and place it seam side down in the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
  6. Stir together the salsa verde and the cream in a small bowl. Pour the sauce over the tortillas and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake uncovered for 20-30 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
  7. Remove from the oven and let the enchiladas sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Source: The GIrl Who Ate Everything

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 284kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 14.2g (5%) Protein 16.2g (32%) Fat 26.8g (41%) Fiber 9.2g (37%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 284

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 284kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 14.2g 5%
Protein 16.2g 32%
Fat 26.8g 41%
Fiber 9.2g 37%

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