Description
These Creamy Shrimp Enchiladas are rich, flavorful, and packed with succulent shrimp in a luscious creamy sauce. Soft tortillas are filled with shrimp, cheese, and a hint of spices, then baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Filling
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp chili powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
For the Creamy Sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Assembly
- 8 small flour tortillas
- Additional shredded cheese for topping
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1. Cook the Shrimp
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp, garlic, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook 2–3 minutes per side until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Remove from heat and chop into bite-sized pieces.
2. Make the Creamy Sauce
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in flour and cook 1–2 minutes to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
- Stir in sour cream, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
3. Assemble the Enchiladas
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spread a small amount of sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Fill each tortilla with shrimp, cheese, and cilantro. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in the dish.
- Pour remaining sauce over the enchiladas and top with additional shredded cheese.
4. Bake
- Bake 15–20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
5. Serve
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime if desired.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Substitute corn tortillas if preferred; lightly warm them to prevent cracking.
- Add diced bell peppers or onions to the filling for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT20M
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
- Calories: 380 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
