Description
Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with this Shrimp Enchiladas Recipe, where creamy goodness meets the bold flavors of large shrimp and jalapenos. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, these enchiladas are an easy yet impressive dish that promises to captivate your taste buds. The combination of spices, rich sauce, and melted Monterrey Jack cheese creates a satisfying balance that will leave everyone asking for seconds. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this flavorful meal that is both comforting and exciting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12–14 oz large shrimp
- 1 small yellow onion
- 2 large jalapenos
- 2 medium tomatoes
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream
- 8 oz Monterrey Jack cheese
- 4 soft taco flour tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Sauté sliced onions and jalapenos in oil until softened.
- Add diced tomatoes and minced garlic; cook until tender.
- Mix heavy cream, sour cream, cayenne, chipotle chili powder, cumin, and salt; add to vegetables and simmer.
- Cook shrimp in the sauce until opaque.
- Fill tortillas with cheese and shrimp mixture; roll tightly.
- Place in baking dish, pour remaining sauce over top, sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (175g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg