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Shrimp Enchiladas

Shrimp Enchiladas are a tasty Mexican dish of rolled flour tortillas with a creamy tender shrimp filling topped with salsa verde and cheese.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 864 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Shrimp , peeled and deveined
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil , divided
  • 1/2 red onion , diced
  • 1 red bell pepper , diced
  • 1 green bell pepper , diced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese , shredded, divided
  • 1/2 cup green onions , thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups Green enchilada sauce
  • 8 tortillas , fajita sized

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Chop the shrimp into 1/2 inch chunks.
  3. Toss the shrimp with chili powder, salt, paprika, cayenne pepper and cumin.
  4. To a large heavy skillet add the vegetable oil on medium heat.
  5. Add in the shrimp, cook for 2 minutes, stir and cook one additional minute.
  6. Remove the shrimp to a large bowl.
  7. Add the red onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper and garlic.
  8. Stir well and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  9. Add to the bowl with the shrimp.
  10. Add 1 cup shredded cheese, green onions and sour cream, stir well to combine.
  11. Pour the green enchilada sauce into a large bowl.
  12. Dip each tortilla in the sauce then place onto cutting board.
  13. Fill with 1/3 cup of shrimp filling and roll.
  14. Place seam side down in baking dish.
  15. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas.
  16. Top with remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
  17. Bake for 25-30 minutes, then top with additional green onions and sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 864kcal (43%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 68g (136%) Fat 45g (69%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Polyunsaturated Fat 11g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 439mg (146%) Sodium 2734mg (114%) Potassium 971mg (28%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 3313IU (66%) Vitamin C 69mg (77%) Calcium 691mg (69%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 864

% Daily Value*

Calories 864kcal 43%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 68g 136%
Fat 45g 69%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11g 65%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 439mg 146%
Sodium 2734mg 114%
Potassium 971mg 21%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 3313IU 66%
Vitamin C 69mg 77%
Calcium 691mg 69%
Iron 5mg 28%

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