Shrimp Enchiladas
Shrimp Enchiladas are a delightful blend of succulent shrimp and creamy sauce, all wrapped in soft tortillas. This vibrant dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, offering an easy-to-make recipe that’s bursting with flavor. Customize the ingredients to suit your taste, and enjoy a festive meal that brings everyone together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (2 enchiladas per serving) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 4 oz canned green chiles (mild)
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Cook shrimp for about 3 minutes until pink and opaque. Stir in green chiles and half of the cheese.
- Spoon shrimp filling onto each tortilla and roll tightly; place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
- Combine enchilada sauce with garlic powder and pour over rolled tortillas. Top with remaining cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; remove foil for the last 5 minutes to brown the cheese.
- Allow cooling slightly before serving with extra sauce or sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Substitute shrimp with chicken or vegetables for different variations. Use flour tortillas if you prefer a softer texture. Experiment with toppings like avocado, cilantro, or jalapeños for added flavor.