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Seafood Enchiladas


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

Delicious seafood enchiladas filled with shrimp, crab, and cheese, topped with enchilada sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb (450 g) shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
  • ½ lb (225 g) crab meat
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, divided
  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • Lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion for 3–4 minutes until soft.
  3. Add garlic, shrimp, crab, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook 3–5 minutes until shrimp turn pink. Remove from heat.
  4. Stir in cream cheese, sour cream, and ½ cup shredded cheese until well combined.
  5. Warm tortillas slightly to make them pliable.
  6. Spoon seafood mixture onto each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the prepared dish.
  7. Pour enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
  8. Bake for 15–20 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
  9. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

  • This recipe can be made ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
  • Feel free to substitute the seafood with your choice of protein.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 enchilada
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg