Description
Creamy shrimp enchiladas are the ultimate comfort food, featuring a delightful combination of succulent shrimp, fresh vegetables, and rich cheeses enveloped in warm tortillas. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy family dinner or entertaining guests. The creamy Rotel sauce adds a burst of flavor that elevates this dish to new heights. With its balanced mix of textures and flavors, these enchiladas are sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies (like Rotel), undrained
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 8–10 flour tortillas (6-inch size)
- 1/2 cup milk
- Cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the seasoned shrimp in a large skillet over medium heat for about 3 minutes on each side until pink; set aside.
- Sauté onions and bell peppers in the same skillet until softened; add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and the prepared sauce (cream of mushroom soup mixed with sour cream); simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add chopped shrimp and half the cheese; mix well.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare tortillas by dipping them in milk until softened.
- Fill each tortilla with the shrimp mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake covered with foil for 20 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: Customize by adding your favorite veggies such as spinach or corn. To spice things up, include jalapeños in the filling or use a spicier salsa. These enchiladas can be assembled ahead of time—just refrigerate before baking.
