Shrimp Fiesta Enchiladas With Cream Sauce Recipe

Name: Shrimp Fiesta Enchiladas With Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil (vegetable); 1 lb shrimp, fresh, cleaned and deveined (slice in half vertically); 12 corn tortillas (regular size); 1 red pepper (chopped); 2 green onions (thinly sliced); 1 large jalapeno, pepper seeded and diced; 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen corn); 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; juice of one lime; 10 ounces la victoria green enchilada sauce (or another store brand); 12 ounces trader joe's salsa verde (or another store brand tomatillio sauce); 1 cup grated colby-monterey jack cheese (combination cheddar & jack); 4 ounces black olives (sliced); 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying tortillias); Sauce; 1/3 cup butter; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups half-and-half cream; 1 cup grated colby-monterey jack cheese

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons oil (vegetable)
1 lb shrimp, fresh, cleaned and deveined (slice in half vertically)
12 corn tortillas (regular size)
1 red pepper (chopped)
2 green onions (thinly sliced)
1 large jalapeno, pepper seeded and diced
1 cup corn (fresh or frozen corn)
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
juice of one lime
10 ounces la victoria green enchilada sauce (or another store brand)
12 ounces trader joe's salsa verde (or another store brand tomatillio sauce)
1 cup grated colby-monterey jack cheese (combination cheddar & jack)
4 ounces black olives (sliced)
1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying tortillias)
Sauce
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups half-and-half cream
1 cup grated colby-monterey jack cheese

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["Heat 2 Tbs. oil in medium skillet and add vegetables and garlic, saute for about 3 minutes on medium high heat.", "Add Shrimp and continue cooking just until shrimp turn pink.", "Remove from heat and add lime juice. Set aside.", "Heat 1/2 vegetable oil in 8"" skillet and fry tortillias for approximately 30 seconds.", "Drain on paper towels and stack.", "Mix Jar of Salsa and can of Enchilada sauce in shallow bowl.", "Prepare a 9X13 casserole dish by spreading 1/4 Celsius green sauce to coat bottom.", "Coat tortillia in sauce, *(you will have green sauce left over to add to cream sauce).", "Lay tortillia in casserole dish and spread 2 Tbs. shrimp filling, and 1 Tbs. of grated cheese in middle of tortillia and roll and place seam side down. Continue until all tortillias are rolled and arrange in single layer in dish.", "Cover with foil and bake in preheated 325 degree oven approximately 15 minute.", "Meanwhile prepare CREAM SAUCE:", "Melt butter in sauce pan over medium to medium high heat.", "Wisk in flour and stir untill flour melts and mixture bubbles.", "Slowly incorporate half and half. As soon as mixture comes to boil and thickens remove from heat and stir in cheese and *remaining green sauce.", "Remove dish from oven, remove foil and pour sauce over enchiladas. You may top with additional grated cheese and sliced olives if desired.", "Return to oven, uncovered and continue baking another 15 - 20 minutes or until hot and bubbling."]

1604

kcal

Calories

118

Fat

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons oil (vegetable), 1 lb shrimp, fresh, cleaned and deveined (slice in half vertically), 12 corn tortillas (regular size), 1 red pepper (chopped), and more.

Yes, Shrimp Fiesta Enchiladas With Cream Sauce 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 Fiesta Enchiladas With Cream Sauce

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