Creamy Shrimp & Crab Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Creamy Shrimp & Crab Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Divided; 1 can 4oz Can Diced Green Chile; 2 Tablespoons Cooking Oil; 1 whole Small Onion, Chopped; 1/2 pounds Shrimp Peeled, De-veined And Chopped; 1 teaspoon Coriander; 8 ounces, weight Crab Meat (lump, Claw Or Imitation); 1 pinch Salt; 1/4 cups Unsalted Butter; 1/4 cups Flour; 1 cup Low Sodium Chicken Broth; 1 teaspoon Ground Pepper; 2 cups Monterey Jack Cheese; 10 whole Corn Tortillas

Servings: persons

8 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Divided
1 can 4oz Can Diced Green Chile
2 Tablespoons Cooking Oil
1 whole Small Onion, Chopped
1/2 pounds Shrimp Peeled, De-veined And Chopped
1 teaspoon Coriander
8 ounces, weight Crab Meat (lump, Claw Or Imitation)
1 pinch Salt
1/4 cups Unsalted Butter
1/4 cups Flour
1 cup Low Sodium Chicken Broth
1 teaspoon Ground Pepper
2 cups Monterey Jack Cheese
10 whole Corn Tortillas

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SAUCE Melt butter in skillet over low heat.
2
Once butter is completely melted, add flour and whisk until completely blended.
3
Slowly stir in chicken broth and continue whisking until no lumps.
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Whisk in 1/2 of the cream cheese and pepper (to taste) and continue stirring until cream cheese has melted and blended.
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Turn off heat and set aside to cool.
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FILLING In a medium bowl, combine remaining cream cheese and chile peppers.
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Mix so that the peppers are evenly distributed.
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Set aside.
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Heat oil in skillet over medium heat.
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Once oil is hot, add chopped onion and cook until transparent.
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Add shrimp and coriander cooking until barely opaque, 1 minute.
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Do not overcook!
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Combine with cream cheese mixture.
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Add crab and mix until evenly blended.
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Add salt to taste.
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ASSEMBLE ENCHILADAS Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Pour half of sauce on the bottom of baking dish and spread evenly.
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Assemble enchiladas by adding 2 generous teaspoons of shrimp and crab mixture horizontally in the center of tortilla then add cheese on top of mixture.
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Roll tortilla and lay seam side down on baking dish.
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Repeat with each tortilla.
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Once all enchiladas are made, pour remaining sauce on top spreading evenly across all enchiladas.
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Top with remaining cheese, cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
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Remove from oven and let it cool before serving.
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Enjoy this SARAPLICIOUS!
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dish.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Divided, 1 can 4oz Can Diced Green Chile, 2 Tablespoons Cooking Oil, 1 whole Small Onion, Chopped, and more.

Yes, Creamy Shrimp & Crab 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.

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Creamy Shrimp & Crab Enchiladas

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