Chi Chi'S Seafood Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Chi Chi'S Seafood Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup flour; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 2 tablespoons lobster base; 3 1/2 cups 2% low-fat milk; 1 cup white wine or 1 cup cooking sherry; 8 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded; 1 (4 ounce) can baby shrimp; 2 (8 ounce) packages imitation crabmeat, flake style; 10 (6 inch) flour tortillas, old mission restaurant style; paprika

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons lobster base
3 1/2 cups 2% low-fat milk
1 cup white wine or 1 cup cooking sherry
8 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 (4 ounce) can baby shrimp
2 (8 ounce) packages imitation crabmeat, flake style
10 (6 inch) flour tortillas, old mission restaurant style
paprika

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FOR THE SAUCE: Melt butter in a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add flour.
3
Cook and stir for 5 minutes(should have a nutty aroma).
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Add 1/2 tsp white pepper.
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Stir in 2 tbsps lobster base and cook for an additional minute.
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Add milk & wine.
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Add 2 oz. of the cheese.
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Continue to cook until thickened.
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FOR THE CRAB MIX: Lightly chop the flaked imitation crab.
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Combine with shrimp in a medium size bowl.
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Add 1.5 cups of cold sauce.
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Mix well.
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FOR THE ENCHILADAS: Lay out the tortillas on a flat surface.
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Place 2 to 3 heaping tablespoons of the crab mix across the center of each tortilla.
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Place flap of the tortilla over the crab mix and roll.
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Place flap side down onto a plate or in your baking dish.
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Ladle warm sauce over the enchiladas.
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Top with remaining monterey jack cheese.
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Put into a preheated 425 degree convection oven for 12-14 minutes. In a conventional oven you may want to microwave on high for a minute or 2 before placing in the oven.
20
Watch and do not allow to burn (brown spots).
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Sprinkle with paprika.

1499

kcal

Calories

Fat

213

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons butter, 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon white pepper, 2 tablespoons lobster base, and more.

Yes, Chi Chi'S 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.

Chi Chi'S Seafood Enchiladas

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