Best 5 Quick Seafood Enchiladas Recipes

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Are you ready for a taste of the sea in a tortilla? Look no further than these Quick Seafood Enchiladas! This dish offers a delightful combination of succulent seafood, creamy sauce, and the perfect balance of spices wrapped in a warm tortilla. You'll find two fantastic recipes inside this article:

- **Baja-Style Seafood Enchiladas:** Dive into the vibrant flavors of Baja California with this recipe. Shrimp, tilapia, and crab are tossed in a tangy tomatillo salsa and nestled in corn tortillas. Topped with a creamy avocado sauce and a sprinkle of queso fresco, these enchiladas are a fiesta in your mouth.

- **Cheesy Seafood Enchiladas:** Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these cheesy seafood enchiladas. Tender shrimp and flaky white fish are smothered in a rich cheese sauce and wrapped in soft flour tortillas. Baked to perfection, they're served with a zesty pico de gallo and sour cream for an explosion of flavors.

Whether you're craving a light and refreshing Baja-style dish or a hearty and comforting cheesy enchilada, this article has got you covered. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing.

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

CHEESY SEAFOOD ENCHILADAS



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Quick-cooking seafood and mildly spicy chile peppers and salsa make this dish a flavor adventure that my family loves. I've made it with chicken instead of fish, too. Just saute until done. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled, deveined and chopped
1/2 pound red snapper fillet or other firm white fish, cut into 1-inch chunks
1-1/2 cups salsa verde
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
12 corn tortillas (6 inches)
Fresh cilantro leaves or jalapeno pepper slices

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Add shrimp and snapper; cook until shrimp turn pink, 5-7 minutes. Remove from pan., In the same pan, cook and stir salsa, cream cheese, chiles and salt over medium heat just until cream cheese is melted. Stir in 1 cup shredded cheese; remove from heat., Spread 1 cup cheese sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Gently stir remaining cheese sauce into shrimp mixture. Place 1/3 cup shrimp mixture off center on each tortilla. Roll up and place in prepared dish, seam side down. Sprinkle with remaining cheese., Cover and bake until heated through and cheese is melted, 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481 calories, Fat 29g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 136mg cholesterol, Sodium 1055mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

QUICK SHRIMP ENCHILADA BAKE



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Shrimp enchiladas offer a taste of coastal Mexican cuisine but some versions contain so much cheese, butter and sour cream that they can pack a whopping 50 grams of fat per serving. Our version has vibrant flavor and only half the calories and 6 grams of fat per serving, plus we use precooked peeled shrimp so you can get the dish on your table fast enough for a weeknight supper. The addition of refried beans helps makes these enchiladas an excellent source of fiber as well.

Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen

Categories     Healthy Mexican Casserole Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound peeled cooked shrimp, (see Ingredient Note), tails removed, diced
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
2 4-ounce cans chopped green chiles, (not drained)
2 cups canned green enchilada sauce, or green salsa, divided
12 corn tortillas
1 15-ounce can nonfat refried beans
1 cup reduced-fat shredded cheese, such as Mexican-style cheese blend, Monterey Jack or Cheddar
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Combine shrimp, corn, chiles and 1/2 cup enchilada sauce (or salsa) in a microwave-safe medium bowl. Cover and microwave on High until heated through, about 2 1/2 minutes.
  • Spread 1/4 cup enchilada sauce (or salsa) in the prepared baking dish. Top with a layer of 6 overlapping tortillas. Spread refried beans evenly over the tortillas. Top the beans with the shrimp mixture, followed by the remaining 6 tortillas. Pour the remaining sauce (or salsa) over the tortillas. Cover with foil.
  • Bake the casserole until it begins to bubble on the sides, about 20 minutes. Remove the foil; sprinkle cheese on top. Continue baking until heated through and the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes more. Top with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Cholesterol 127.1 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 1162.2 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

BEST SEAFOOD ENCHILADAS



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When you want a change from the usual beef and chicken enchiladas, try these tortillas stuffed with crab, shrimp and scallops. They're cheesy, creamy and absolutely delicious!-Mary Halpin, King George, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 enchiladas.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 pound crabmeat, flaked and cartilage removed
1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 pound bay scallops
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
SAUCE:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon grated onion
1/4 cup chicken broth
3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon tomato paste
8 flour tortillas (6 inches)
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Colby cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the seafood and onion in butter over medium heat 4-5 minutes or until onion is tender and shrimp turn pink. Remove from the heat; set aside., In a small saucepan, melt butter. Add onion and broth. Combine egg yolks and cream; stir into broth mixture. Cook and stir until a thermometer reads 160° and sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Stir in tomato paste. Remove from the heat. , Spoon 1/3 cup seafood mixture down the center of each tortilla. Top with 1 tablespoon sauce and 2 tablespoons cheese; roll up., Spread 1/2 cup sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Place enchiladas seam side down in dish. Top with remaining sauce and cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531 calories, Fat 40g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 264mg cholesterol, Sodium 738mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

SEAFOOD ENCHILADAS



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These crab and shrimp stuffed enchiladas taste like the ones served at a popular Mexican restaurant in my area. My husband just loves them. After sprinkling the cheese over the enchiladas before baking, you can also garnish with tomatoes, cilantro, olive slices, or whatever other garnish you enjoy.

Provided by Cathy

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
½ pound fresh crabmeat
¼ pound shrimp - peeled, deveined and coarsely chopped
8 ounces Colby cheese
6 (10 inch) flour tortillas
1 cup half-and-half cream
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup butter, melted
1 ½ teaspoons dried parsley
½ teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large skillet, saute onions in 1 tablespoon butter until transparent. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in crabmeat and shrimp. Shred the cheese and mix half of it into the seafood. Place a large spoonful of the mixture into each tortilla. Roll the tortillas up around the mixture and arrange the rolled tortillas in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine half-and-half, sour cream, 1/4 cup butter, parsley and garlic salt. Stir until the mixture is lukewarm and blended. Pour sauce over the enchiladas, and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 606.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.6 g, Cholesterol 135.8 mg, Fat 36.5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 20.6 g, Sodium 1078 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

QUICK AND EASY ENCHILADAS



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This is a bit messy, but is pretty easy and tastes great. I usually cover my stove in aluminum foil when I make these enchiladas, and also put some newspaper on the floor!

Provided by LUPE613

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons corn oil
1 onion, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
2 (10 ounce) cans chicken chunks, drained
salt and pepper to taste
12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 cup tomato sauce
8 ounces rancherito cheese, shredded
¼ cup grated Romano cheese
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 tomato, diced
¼ cup sour cream

Steps:

  • To Make Chicken Mixture: In a medium skillet heat oil. Add onion and saute until translucent. Add tomato, chicken and salt and pepper to taste. Cook until heated through. Set aside.
  • To Make Cheese Mixture: Mix together rancherito cheese and Romano cheese.
  • Pour tomato sauce into a shallow dish or bowl. In a separate medium skillet, heat oil. One by one, dip corn tortillas in tomato sauce, covering both sides. Then slip carefully into hot oil in skillet. Fry for only about 30 seconds on each side. Set on clean dish and fill with chicken mix and a sprinkle of cheese mix. Roll up. Repeat until all tortillas are filled OR filling runs out, whichever comes first. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomato and sour cream and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 103.4 mg, Fat 31.4 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 34.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.7 g, Sodium 1064.4 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh seafood: Fresh seafood will give your enchiladas the best flavor. If you can't find fresh seafood, frozen seafood is a good option.
  • Cook the seafood properly: Seafood should be cooked through before it is added to the enchiladas. Overcooked seafood will be tough and chewy.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Vegetables add flavor, texture, and nutrients to enchiladas. Try using a mix of bell peppers, onions, corn, and zucchini.
  • Use a flavorful sauce: The sauce is what brings all the flavors of the enchiladas together. Use a sauce that is flavorful and has a good balance of spices.
  • Don't overfill the enchiladas: Overfilled enchiladas will be difficult to roll and will fall apart easily.
  • Bake the enchiladas until they are golden brown: Golden brown enchiladas are a sign that they are cooked through and ready to serve.

Conclusion:

Seafood enchiladas are an easy and delicious meal that can be made with a variety of ingredients. By following the tips above, you can make sure that your seafood enchiladas are flavorful, moist, and cheesy. Serve them with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, and salsa, and enjoy!

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