INGREDIENTS FOR CREAMY SHRIMP ENCHILADA
Olive oil – extra virgin
Vegetables – onions, bell pepper, jalapeno, and garlic
Shrimp – preferably wild-caught
Seasonings – cumin and cilantro
Tortillas – flour or corn
Butter – salted or unsalted
All-purpose flour
Chicken broth – low sodium
Sour cream – full fat
Cheese – Monterey Jack cheese or Pepper Jack cheese for a little kick
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper.
CREAMY SHRIMP ENCHILADAS
Impress your dinner guests with this delicious and easy-to-make Mexican Shrimp Enchiladas recipe. Made with succulent shrimp and flavorful spices, these enchiladas are sure to be a hit! These enchiladas are a shrimp lover’s dream, and they are on the table in about thirty minutes, making them easy enough for a weeknight dinner. Onions, sweet red bell pepper, jalapeno (don’t panic, the amount can be adjusted), garlic, and shrimp are all sauteed in a large skillet with just a tad of seasoning.
The mixture is then rolled into flour tortillas. Meanwhile, you are going to make a creamy cheese sauce with just a few ingredients, including sour cream and Monterey Jack cheese. Then, pour the cheese sauce over the enchiladas and pop them in the oven for just a few minutes to brown off the cheese and reheat. Sprinkle with fresh chopped cilantro and sliced jalapenos, and you are your loved ones are ready to chow.
RECIPE TIPS
If available, use wild-caught shrimp. They are better for you and, in my opinion, taste better.
Do not overcook the shrimp. Things move pretty darn fast.
For a spicier version, try Pepper Jack cheese or add a little cayenne pepper or green chilies to the cheese sauce.
You can use corn tortillas for a more authentic enchilada. But heat them first so they do not crumble. Heating in a skillet over medium heat for just a few seconds or in the microwave wrapped in a slightly damp paper towel for about 20-30 seconds works well.
