Creamy Shrimp Enchiladas
Creamy shrimp enchiladas are a mouthwatering dish that combines the richness of cream cheese and succulent shrimp, all wrapped in soft tortillas and topped with a zesty sauce. This easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, ensuring a delightful meal that will impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (4 enchiladas)
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
- Large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- Flour tortillas
- Cream cheese
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Sour cream
- Green chilies
- Garlic
- Butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 3 minutes.
- Lower heat; stir in cream cheese until melted, then mix in half the shredded cheese.
- Spoon the shrimp mixture into each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine sour cream and green chilies; pour over enchiladas and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 125mg