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Seafood Enchiladas

Creamy baked enchiladas filled with shrimp and crab, topped with a rich white sauce and melted cheese.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired, Seafood
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Seafood Filling
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 8 oz lump crab meat
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 oz green chiles diced
Creamy Sauce
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken or seafood broth
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
Assembly
  • 8 pieces flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Baking dish
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Sauté onion and garlic, add shrimp and cook briefly.
  2. Fold in crab meat, chiles, and seasonings.
  3. Prepare creamy sauce by making a roux and adding broth and dairy.
  4. Fill tortillas with seafood and cheese, roll and place in dish.
  5. Top with sauce and cheese, bake until bubbly.

Notes

Do not overcook shrimp before baking.