Best 4 Crab Meat Enchiladas Recipes

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Tickle your taste buds with our delectable Crab Meat Enchiladas, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures sure to tantalize your senses. This dish combines the delicate sweetness of crab meat with a symphony of spices, all wrapped in a warm embrace of corn tortillas. Each bite offers a delightful journey, from the crispy, cheesy exterior to the tender, succulent crab meat filling.

Accompanying this star of the show are three additional recipes that will elevate your culinary experience. Embark on a flavor-filled adventure with our flavorful Crab Stuffed Mushrooms, where juicy crab meat and a medley of herbs dance together inside savory mushroom caps. For a refreshing contrast, try our zesty Crab Salad with Avocado, where succulent crab meat mingles with creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and a tangy dressing. Last but not least, indulge in our creamy Crab Bisque, a velvety symphony of crab stock, tender crab meat, and a touch of sherry for a sophisticated finish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRAB MEAT ENCHILADAS



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Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 1/2 oz. jack cheese (shredded)
1/2 cup of Mexican cream
(if not available, sour cream with some heavy cream added may be used)
12 corn tortillas (or flour if desired)
3 1/2 oz. cheddar cheese (shredded)
1/2 cup of onion (1/4 inch dice)
3 tablespoons cilantro (chop)
Guacamole:
1/4 cup of onion (chop 1/4 inch dice)
1/2 cup of tomatoes (chopped 1/4 inch dice)
2 whole large avocados (pitted and mashed)
1/2 cup of HERDEZ(R) salsa verde
1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
1 1/2 cups Shredded crab or imitation crab
4 oz of dried red peppers
3 cups of water
1 1/2 teaspoon of salt
2 cloves of garlic
2 cups HERDEZ® Salsa Casera medium
4 Tablespoons of grapeseed oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Heat water on stove at medium temperature, add red peppers. Boil until peppers soften (about 7-10 minutes). While red peppers soften, chop onion, cilantro and mix together. Mix the two cheeses together in a bowl. When red peppers soften, transfer them into blender. Add 2 cups of the same boiled water, salt, and garlic to blender. Blend for 2-3 minutes. Using a bowl and a strainer, strain this mixture to remove seeds and remaining skin. Add 1 cup of HERDEZ® Salsa Casera to mixture. Mix well. Add grapeseed oil to skillet and heat. Soften tortillas in grapeseed oil for 10-20 sec. Set on paper towel until all tortillas are done. Dip tortillas into red sauce and lay on flat surface, add crab and roll. Place rolled tortillas into a 9 x 13 pan. Use remaining red sauce to cover rolled tortillas. Pour 1/2 cup of remaining HERDEZ® salsa over mixture. Sprinkle cheese over the salsa. Pour remaining 1/2 cups of HERDEZ® salsa over cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Remove from oven. Sprinkle the onion and cilantro mixture over the cheese. Drizzle the Mexican cream over mixture. Serves 4
  • Guacamole:
  • Mix together mashed avocado, diced onions, diced tomatoes, lime juice and HERDEZ® Salsa Verde. Serve.

SHRIMP AND CRAB ENCHILADAS



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Enchiladas made with shrimp, crab and Jack cheese. This is a great dish with a Southwestern flair.

Provided by CHRISTYJ

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 (12 inch) flour tortillas
8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1 (6 ounce) can crab meat, drained
1 pound cooked medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 (20 ounce) can green enchilada sauce
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 bunch green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Lay tortillas on a flat surface. In the middle of each tortilla place equal amounts of cheese, crab, and shrimp. Set aside some cheese to sprinkle on top of the tortillas. Roll the tortillas to form enchiladas. Arrange side by side in a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Pour green enchilada sauce over all of the enchiladas; the green sauce should cover the enchiladas completely. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the enchiladas.
  • Cover, and bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove cover, and continue baking 15 minutes. Top enchiladas with sour cream and green onions to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570.8 calories, Carbohydrate 65 g, Cholesterol 120.1 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 995.8 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

CRABMEAT ENCHILADAS



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This is so good. A different twist on enchiladas. It has been around my house for a long time. It is adapted from a recipe in a 1979 edition of Seasoned with Sun.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon flour
2 cups reduced-fat milk
4 -6 long green chili peppers, roasted,peeled,seeded and chopped (a 4-oz can of chopped green chili can be substituted for the fresh)
1/4 lb monterey jack cheese, grated
1/4 lb longhorn cheddar cheese, grated
1 small amount canola oil
1 dozen corn tortilla
2 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
  • Saute onion in oil, add flour, milk and chili.
  • Cook until medium thick.
  • Reserve 1/4 cup of cheeses to sprinkle over top of sauce.
  • Heat 1/2 to 1 tsp of canola oil at a time in skillet.
  • When oil is warm quickly dip tortillas in oil until soft and warm.
  • Immediately put 1 Tablespon each of cheese, crabmeat and sauce in tortilla and roll up.
  • Place seam side down in a 11x7 inch pan.
  • Repeat until all tortillas are used.
  • Pour the remaining sauce on top and sprinkle with reserved cheeses.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.4, Fat 26.5, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 100.5, Sodium 1125.5, Carbohydrate 46.9, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 10.6, Protein 39

CHEESY CRAB ENCHILADAS



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While I was in college, my roommates and I loved the taste of ranch dressing - it was our condiment of choice for almost everything. So I created these rich delectable crab enchiladas - with ranch dressing mix as my secret ingredient. -Kelly Mockler, Madison, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 enchiladas.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
3 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup milk, divided
1 small red onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 pound fresh, frozen or canned crabmeat, flaked and cartilage removed
2 cans (2-1/2 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
8 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
1/2 cup shredded Colby cheese
Chopped green onions and tomatoes, shredded lettuce and additional sliced ripe olives, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, dressing mix and 3 tablespoons milk until smooth. Set aside 3/4 cup for topping. , In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the crab, olives, chilies, pepper and salt. Fold crab mixture and 1-1/2 cups Monterey Jack into remaining cream cheese mixture., Spoon about 2/3 cup down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine the remaining milk and reserved cream cheese mixture until blended; pour over tortillas. , Sprinkle with Colby and remaining Monterey Jack. Cover and bake 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through. Serve with the green onions, tomatoes, lettuce and olives if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 991 calories, Fat 58g fat (31g saturated fat), Cholesterol 258mg cholesterol, Sodium 2421mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 55g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh crab meat. If you're using frozen crab meat, be sure to thaw it completely before using.
  • Don't overcook the crab meat. It should be cooked through but still tender and flaky.
  • Use a variety of cheeses in your enchiladas. This will give them a more complex flavor.
  • Be sure to use a flavorful enchilada sauce. This is what will really make your enchiladas sing.
  • Top your enchiladas with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.

Conclusion:

Crab meat enchiladas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. They're also a great way to use up leftover crab meat. So next time you have some crab meat on hand, be sure to try this recipe. You won't be disappointed!

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