Best Seafood Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Best Seafood Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound crabmeat, flaked and cartilage removed; 1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/2 pound bay scallops; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 1 teaspoon grated onion; 1/4 cup chicken broth; 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 8 flour tortillas (6 inches); 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Colby cheese

Servings: persons

1/2 pound crabmeat, flaked and cartilage removed
1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 pound bay scallops
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon grated onion
1/4 cup chicken broth
3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon tomato paste
8 flour tortillas (6 inches)
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Colby cheese

1
In a large skillet, cook the seafood and onion in butter over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until onion is tender and shrimp turn pink. Remove from the heat; set aside.
2
In a small saucepan, melt butter. Add onion and broth. Combine egg yolks and cream; stir into broth mixture. Cook and stir until a thermometer reads 160u00b0 and sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Stir in tomato paste. Remove from the heat.
3
Spoon 1/3 cup seafood mixture down the center of each tortilla. Top with 1 tablespoon sauce and 2 tablespoons cheese; roll up.
4
Spread 1/2 cup sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Place enchiladas seam side down in dish. Top with remaining sauce and cheese.
5
Bake, uncovered, at 350u00b0 for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

1611

kcal

Calories

Fat

158

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound crabmeat, flaked and cartilage removed, 1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, 1/2 pound bay scallops, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Best Seafood Enchiladas falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Best Seafood Enchiladas

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