Shrimp and Cheese Enchiladas Lhi Recipe

Name: Shrimp and Cheese Enchiladas Lhi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter or margarine; 1/2 cup sweet red bell peppers chopped; 1/2 cup green bell peppers chopped; 1/2 cup onions minced; 1 medium jalapeno pepper; 1/2 teaspoon garlic minced; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 pinch white pepper; 1 pinch red pepper flakes ground; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1 cup monterey jack cheese shredded; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons butter or margarine; 1 pound shrimp medium, peeled and deveined; 1 cup scallions, spring or green onions divided; 4 each italian plum (roma) tomatoes seeded, chopped and divided; 12 each flour tortillas (10-inch); 2 cups monterey jack cheese shredded

Servings: persons

1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup sweet red bell peppers chopped
1/2 cup green bell peppers chopped
1/2 cup onions minced
1 medium jalapeno pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic minced
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch white pepper
1 pinch red pepper flakes ground
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup monterey jack cheese shredded
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 pound shrimp medium, peeled and deveined
1 cup scallions, spring or green onions divided
4 each italian plum (roma) tomatoes seeded, chopped and divided
12 each flour tortillas (10-inch)
2 cups monterey jack cheese shredded

1
Make sauce:
2
Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat; add red and green bell peppers, onion, jalape?o, garlic and oregano.
3
Cook until vegetables are softened, 5 minutes; add salt and white and ground red peppers.
4
Pour in cream and broth.
5
Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes.
6
Stir in cheese until melted.
7
Remove from heat; add sour cream.
8
(Makes 2 1/2 cups.)
9
Heat oven to 350F (180C).
10
Melt butter in large skillet over high heat; add shrimp and 1/2 cup green onions.
11
Cook, stirring frequently, until shrimp are just pink, 2 minutes.
12
Stir in half of tomatoes and half of cream sauce.
13
Spoon scant 13 cup shrimp mixture evenly across center of each tortilla; roll up.
14
Place seam side down in 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
15
Spoon remaining sauce over enchiladas; cover and bake 30 to 35 minutes until heated through.
16
Uncover and sprinkle with cheese, remaining 1/2 cup green onions and tomatoes; bake just until cheese melts, 5 minutes more.

2108

kcal

Calories

Fat

253

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup butter or margarine, 1/2 cup sweet red bell peppers chopped, 1/2 cup green bell peppers chopped, 1/2 cup onions minced, and more.

Yes, Shrimp and Cheese Enchiladas Lhi 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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Shrimp and Cheese Enchiladas Lhi

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Variations & substitutions

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