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Creamy Shrimp Enchiladas

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Tender shrimp folded into a luscious cream-and-cheese sauce, wrapped in warm corn tortillas and baked until bubbly — the perfect comfort food with a coastal twist.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the filling
  • 1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined medium-large is ideal
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper freshly ground to taste
For the sauce and assembly
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded divided
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup cream of mushroom soup
  • 8 pieces corn tortillas
  • fresh cilantro for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the chopped onion and red bell pepper. Sauté 4–6 minutes until softened.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook 2–3 minutes per side until just opaque. Remove from heat and chop roughly if shrimp are large.
Sauce and assembly
  1. In a bowl, mix the sour cream and cream of mushroom soup until smooth. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the shredded Monterey Jack and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Warm the tortillas briefly in a skillet or microwave wrapped in a damp towel so they’re pliable.
  3. Spoon a bit of the sauce down the center of each tortilla. Add a portion of shrimp and some sautéed veggies, then roll tightly and place seam-side down in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  4. Pour any remaining sauce over the rolled enchiladas. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheese over the top.
Baking
  1. Bake 15–20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the edges bubble.
  2. If you like a slightly browned top, switch to broil for 1–2 minutes while watching closely.
  3. Let rest 5 minutes, then garnish with chopped cilantro and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For freezing, assemble without baking and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight, then bake before serving. Avoid reheating shrimp for too long to maintain tenderness.
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