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Shrimp Enchiladas with Cream Sauce: A Flavorful Delight

Shrimp Enchiladas with Cream Sauce is a flavorful dish featuring shrimp wrapped in corn tortillas, topped with a creamy sauce and cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup green enchilada sauce
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the shrimp are pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix together the sour cream, heavy cream, and half of the green enchilada sauce.
  4. To assemble the enchiladas, place a few shrimp in the center of each tortilla, sprinkle with a bit of Monterey Jack cheese, and roll them up tightly.
  5. Spread a thin layer of the remaining enchilada sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Place the rolled enchiladas seam-side down in the dish.
  6. Pour the cream mixture over the enchiladas, then sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  8. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1enchiladaCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños to the shrimp mixture or use a spicy enchilada sauce.
  • Substitute the shrimp with cooked chicken or black beans for a different protein option.

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