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Shrimp and Crab Enchiladas


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  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

Delicious shrimp and crab enchiladas topped with cheese and pico de gallo.


Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 yellow onion (diced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 pound raw shrimp (thawed, peeled, deveined, chopped)
  • 1/2 pound lump crab (6 oz can will also work)
  • 12 ounces monterey jack cheese (shredded – divided use)
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • 12 medium size flour tortillas
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon jalapeno (diced)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2/3 cup salsa verde
  • pico de gallo (optional for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened. Pour into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt 1/4 cup butter, add flour and whisk, cooking 1-2 minutes. Add diced jalapeno and cumin, whisking to combine. Cook for another minute.
  4. Whisk in sour cream, milk and salsa verde. Cook, whisking until smooth and thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
  5. Peel, devein and chop the shrimp.
  6. Add chopped shrimp, crab, cilantro and 2 cups of shredded cheese to the bowl of onions and garlic. Mix well.
  7. Spoon filling into flour tortillas and roll tightly.
  8. Place enchiladas seam side down in a large baking dish. Pour sauce over the top and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  9. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.
  10. Top with pico de gallo before serving.

Notes

  • The filling can be adjusted with different types of seafood.
  • Serve with additional salsa or guacamole if desired.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 enchilada
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg