Best 18 Seafood Enchiladas Recipes

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Seafood enchiladas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of fillings. The classic seafood enchilada is made with shrimp, crab, and fish, but you can also use other seafood, such as lobster, scallops, or mussels. The fillings are typically wrapped in corn tortillas and smothered in a creamy sauce. Seafood enchiladas can be baked or fried, and they can be served with a variety of toppings, such as sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.

This article features three different recipes for seafood enchiladas:

* **Classic seafood enchiladas:** This recipe uses shrimp, crab, and fish as the filling. The enchiladas are smothered in a creamy tomato sauce and baked until golden brown.
* **Lobster enchiladas:** This recipe uses lobster as the filling. The enchiladas are smothered in a creamy lobster sauce and baked until golden brown.
* **Scallop enchiladas:** This recipe uses scallops as the filling. The enchiladas are smothered in a creamy scallop sauce and baked until golden brown.

All three of these recipes are easy to follow and make a delicious and satisfying meal. Whether you're looking for a classic seafood enchilada or something a little more unique, you're sure to find a recipe in this article that you'll love.

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

CHI CHI'S SEAFOOD ENCHILADAS



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I spent 16+ years at Chi Chi's. This is the recipe you want. In the restaurant these are cooked right on the plate. (Remember... The plates are hot and then you touched them anyway. lol) You could cook them all together in a baking dish. Cook time and temperature may need to be adjusted if not cooking with a convection oven. Enjoy with your favorite spanich rice, refried beans and sweet corn cake.

Provided by KingJackQueen

Categories     Lobster

Time 52m

Yield 10 enchiladas, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons lobster base
3 1/2 cups 2% low-fat milk
1 cup white wine or 1 cup cooking sherry
8 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 (4 ounce) can baby shrimp
2 (8 ounce) packages imitation crabmeat, flake style
10 (6 inch) flour tortillas, old mission restaurant style
paprika

Steps:

  • FOR THE SAUCE: Melt butter in a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add flour.
  • Cook and stir for 5 minutes(should have a nutty aroma).
  • Add 1/2 tsp white pepper.
  • Stir in 2 tbsps lobster base and cook for an additional minute.
  • Add milk & wine.
  • Add 2 oz. of the cheese.
  • Continue to cook until thickened.
  • FOR THE CRAB MIX: Lightly chop the flaked imitation crab.
  • Combine with shrimp in a medium size bowl.
  • Add 1.5 cups of cold sauce.
  • Mix well.
  • FOR THE ENCHILADAS: Lay out the tortillas on a flat surface.
  • Place 2 to 3 heaping tablespoons of the crab mix across the center of each tortilla.
  • Place flap of the tortilla over the crab mix and roll.
  • Place flap side down onto a plate or in your baking dish.
  • Ladle warm sauce over the enchiladas.
  • Top with remaining monterey jack cheese.
  • Put into a preheated 425 degree convection oven for 12-14 minutes. In a conventional oven you may want to microwave on high for a minute or 2 before placing in the oven.
  • Watch and do not allow to burn (brown spots).
  • Sprinkle with paprika.

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

CREAMY SEAFOOD ENCHILADAS



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Shrimp and crab plus a flavorful sauce add up to outstanding enchiladas. I made them for an annual fundraiser, and now they're always in demand. Spice up the recipe to your taste by adding more green chiles and salsa. -Evelyn Gebhardt, Kasilof, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup salsa
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup 4% cottage cheese
1 pound small shrimp, cooked, peeled and deveined
1 cup cooked or canned crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1 tablespoon dried cilantro flakes
12 flour tortillas (6 inches)
Optional: Sliced jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced green onions and chopped cilantro leaves
Additional salsa

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in broth and soup until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in sour cream, salsa and salt; set aside. , Place cottage cheese in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a bowl; add the shrimp, crab, Monterey Jack cheese, chiles and cilantro. , Spread 1-1/2 cups sauce in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Place about 1/3 cup seafood mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down over sauce. Top with the remaining sauce. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until heated through, 30-35 minutes. If desired, top with sliced jalapeno pepper, green onions and chopped cilantro. Serve with additional salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 645 calories, Fat 35g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 252mg cholesterol, Sodium 1812mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 42g protein.

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.

SEAFOOD ENCHILADAS



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With sour cream, crab and shrimp, these are a tasty twist from traditional enchiladas made with red sauce and ground beef.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 container (8 oz) sour cream
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (8 oz)
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, undrained
3 cans (6 oz each) crabmeat, drained, rinsed
1 package (8 oz) frozen cooked peeled shrimp, thawed (45 to 50 count)
1 package (11.5 oz) Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 tortillas)
1 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 small plum (Roma) tomato, chopped (1/3 cup)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook onion and garlic in butter 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened. Stir in flour until all flour is blended with butter. Stir in broth and sour cream until smooth. Heat to boiling; cook about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until sauce is thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese until melted. Stir in chiles.
  • In medium bowl, mix 1 cup of cheese sauce, the crabmeat and shrimp. In 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, spoon 1 cup of the cheese sauce over bottom. Spoon about 1/2 cup seafood mixture onto each tortilla. Roll up tortillas; place seam sides down on sauce in dish. Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas.
  • Cover baking dish with foil. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until bubbly.
  • In medium bowl, toss remaining ingredients. Just before serving, spoon avocado mixture down center of enchiladas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 155 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1050 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1/2 g

SEAFOOD ENCHILADAS



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I wanted to create a recipe so I could have these anytime I wanted , not just when we went out, We like them, hope you do to!

Provided by startnover

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb lump crabmeat or 1 lb chopped imitation crabmeat
1 1/2 cups defrosted baby shrimp or 2 (4 ounce) cans baby shrimp
2 minced garlic cloves
2/3 cup sliced green onion
2/3 cup green enchilada sauce
1/3 cup loosely packed chopped cilantro
1 1/2-2 cups green enchilada sauce
1 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups Mexican blend cheese or 1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese
1 (10 count) package flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Combine first 6 ingredients, mix well.
  • Place about 1/2-2/3 c filling on tortilla and roll up.
  • Place seam side down in 9 by 13 pan.
  • Combine 1-1/2-2 c sauce and 1 c sour cream in sauce pan on stove till warm and well blended.
  • Spoon sauce over enchiladas, and sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake in 350° oven till cheese is melted and it looks bubbly, approx 20-30 minute.
  • Garnish with sliced avocados.

CHI CHI'S SEAFOOD ENCHILADAS



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Categories     Shellfish     Casserole/Gratin

Yield 5 people

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 Tbs butter
1/2 C flour
1/2 tsp white pepper
2 Tbs lobster base
3 1/2 C 2% milk
1 C white wine or cooking sherry
8 oz monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 4-oz can baby shrimp
2 8-oz packages imitation crabmeat, flake style
10 6-inch flour tortillas
Paprika

Steps:

  • FOR THE SAUCE: Melt butter in a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat. Add flour. Cook and stir for 5 minutes(should have a nutty aroma). Add 1/2 tsp white pepper. Stir in 2 tbsps lobster base and cook for an additional minute. Add milk & wine. Add 2 oz. of the cheese. Continue to cook until thickened. FOR THE CRAB MIX: Lightly chop the flaked imitation crab. Combine with shrimp in a medium size bowl. Add 1.5 cups of cold sauce. Mix well. FOR THE ENCHILADAS: Lay out the tortillas on a flat surface. Place 2 to 3 heaping tablespoons of the crab mix across the center of each tortilla. Place flap of the tortilla over the crab mix and roll. Place flap side down onto a plate or in your baking dish. Ladle warm sauce over the enchiladas. Top with remaining monterey jack cheese. Put into a preheated 425 degree convection oven for 12-14 minutes. In a conventional oven you may want to microwave on high for a minute or 2 before placing in the oven. Watch and do not allow to burn (brown spots). Sprinkle with paprika.

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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I received this recipe from an old friend for the family many years ago, and my family still loves it today. The crab makes it a wonderful change of pace from other weeknight fare.-Donna Roberts, Shumway, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, divided
2 cups coarsely chopped real or imitation crabmeat
8 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed
1/2 cup chopped tomato
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped ripe olives

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook onion in butter over medium heat until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Combine sour cream and flour until smooth; gradually add to onion mixture. Stir in the broth, chilies, coriander and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in 1/2 cup cheese. , Place crab in a small bowl; stir in 1/2 cup sauce. Spoon equal amounts on tortillas; roll up tightly. Place seam side down in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with remaining sauce. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes. Top with tomato, green onions and olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 662mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

QUICK SEAFOOD ENCHILADAS



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This recipe came about the night I realized I forgot to buy chicken for the enchilada recipe on the back of the enchilada sauce can. Luckily, I had some shrimp in the freezer.

Provided by J Scholfield

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound cooked shrimp - peeled, deveined and chopped
1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons lime juice
1 (10 ounce) can green chile enchilada sauce
6 (8 inch) flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Stir shrimp, cream cheese, garlic, cilantro, and lime juice in a skillet over medium heat until cream cheese is smooth and shrimp are heated through, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Divide shrimp mixture evenly onto each tortilla. Roll tortilla tightly around the filling to form an enchilada. Arrange enchiladas seam sides down in baking dish.
  • Pour enchilada sauce over tortillas.
  • Bake in preheated oven until bubbly, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.1 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Cholesterol 168.3 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 715.4 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

CANCUN SEAFOOD ENCHILADAS RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Cancun Seafood Enchiladas Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by KennyB07

Number Of Ingredients 15

FOR THE SAUCE:
6 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons juice from shrimp can
3 1/2 cups 2% milk
FOR THE ENCHILADAS:
2 packages (8 ounce each) imitation crabmeat, flake style, lightly chopped
1 (4 ounce) can baby shrimp
or 8 oz imitation crabmeat
8 oz scallops & shrimp, diced and sauteed
1 cup white wine or cooking sherry
8 ounces Monterey jack cheese, shredded, divided use
10 (6 inch) flour tortillas (Old Mission Restaurant style)
paprika

Steps:

  • FOR THE SAUCE: Melt butter in a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat. Add flour. Cook and stir for 5 minutes (should have a nutty aroma). Add 1/2 tsp white pepper. Stir in 2 tbsp juice from shrimp and cook for an additional minute. Add milk and wine. Add 2 oz. of the cheese. Continue to cook until thickened. Remove from heat and place sauce in refrigerator to cool. WHEN READY TO ASSEMBLE THE ENCHILADAS: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Combine crab with shrimp in a medium size bowl. Add 1 1/2 cups of cold sauce. Mix well; set aside. Warm remaining sauce. Lay out the tortillas on a flat surface. Place 2 to 3 heaping tablespoons of the crab mixture across the center of each tortilla. Place flap of the tortilla over the crab mix and roll. Place flap side down onto a individual oven-proof plates that have been pre-heated or in a lightly oiled baking dish. Ladle warm sauce over the enchiladas. Top with remaining Monterey jack cheese. Put into a preheated oven for 12-14 minutes.* Watch closely and do not allow to burn (brown spots). Sprinkle with paprika.

SEAFOOD ENCHILADAS CON QUESO



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Creamy enchiladas with just a bit of zip! Use your food processor to make this in a snap. Serve on plate decorated with a dollop of guacamole and a dollop of sour cream.

Provided by BAJATHECAT

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 23

¼ cup butter
¼ cup minced red bell pepper
¼ cup minced green bell pepper
½ cup minced yellow onion
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
1 Anaheim pepper, seeded and minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
½ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground white pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 ½ cups half-and-half
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup sour cream
¼ cup butter
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, and halved lengthwise
½ pound bay scallops
½ cup chopped green onion
1 tomato - peeled, seeded, and chopped
12 (9 inch) flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
½ cup chopped green onion
1 tomato - peeled, seeded, and chopped

Steps:

  • Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir red bell pepper, green bell pepper, onion, jalapeno pepper, Anaheim pepper, garlic, and oregano in the melted butter until peppers are tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt, white pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  • Pour half-and-half into pepper mixture and bring to a boil, scraping any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
  • Slowly stir 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese into the cream sauce until melted, about 5 minutes; remove from heat.
  • Stir sour cream into the sauce.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir shrimp, scallops, and 1/2 cup green onion in melted butter until shrimp begin to turn pink, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir 1 chopped tomato and half the cream sauce into shrimp mixture.
  • Spoon about 1/3 cup shrimp mixture onto each tortilla. Roll tortilla tightly around the filling to form an enchilada. Arrange enchiladas seam sides down in 9x16-inch baking dish.
  • Pour remaining sauce and any remaining shrimp mixture and over enchiladas.
  • Cover baking pan with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 30 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle enchiladas with 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Return baking dish to oven; bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
  • Scatter 1/2 cup green onion and remaining chopped tomato over enchiladas to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Cholesterol 134 mg, Fat 28.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 16.1 g, Sodium 818.1 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

SEAFOOD ENCHILADAS IN CHIPOTLE CREAM SAUCE



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Categories     Shellfish     Bake     Quick & Easy

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 Bay Leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound small shrimp- shelled
1 pound cooked crab meat- shredded
1 lb cotjia cheese ( monterrey jack can be substituted)
2 avocados- soft and ripe
20 corn tortillas
Crema de Chipotle
2 large tomatoes
8 medium tomatillos w/o husks and stems
2 ancho chiles- stems and seeds removed
1 clove garlic
2 slices onion 1/4 inch thick
2 chipotle peppers in adobo
1/4 tsp toasted cumin seed
1 tsp salt
2 tsp corn oil
1/2 cup lowfat sour cream thinned with milk
2 tbl skim milk

Steps:

  • Pour 4 cups water, bay leaves and salt into a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the shrimp and boil for 2 minutes. Drain, chop coarsely, mix with crab and set aside. Prepare the Crema. Put the tomatoes, tomatillos and chiles ancho in a large saucepan and cover with water. Simmer for 5 minutes and drain; reserve the the water. Put the garkic and and 1 onion slice into the blender. Add the tomatoes, tomatillos, chiles ancho, chiles chipoltle, cumin, salt and 1 cup of reserved broth. Puree completely and strain into a large bowl. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over meduim heat. Add the other onion slice; blacken, and discard. Add the sauce to the pan and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the sour cream. Keep warm over very low heat. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Soften the tortillas in the microwave. Then take the first tortilla and spread 1 spoonfull of the crema over the tortilla. Add 3 tbls of the seafood mixture to the tortilla and spread it evenly over the tortilla. Add 1/2 oz of cotija cheese ( monterrey jack can be substituted) spread over the face of the tortilla. Repeat this step for the next two layers of tortilla. Add the final tortilla and spoon 2 oz of the crema over the top of the torilla, spreading it evenly, add 2 ozs of cotija cheese ( monterrey jack can be substituted). Bake for 10-12 minutes until cooked, but not crisped. remove from the oven, plate, pour plenty of crema over the finished enchiladas, add 1/4 of an avocado (sliced thinly and fanned) to each portion and finish with a garnish of cheese.

CREAMY SEAFOOD ENCHILADAS



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Two types of seafood and a flavorful sauce make these enchiladas very popular around our house! Spice up the recipe to your taste by adding more green chilies and salsa.

Provided by Sweet Diva MJ

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup salsa
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup small curd cottage cheese
1 lb small shrimp, cooked, peeled and deveined
1 cup cooked crabmeat, flaked and cartilage removed or 1 cup canned crabmeat, drained flaked and cartilage removed
1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1 tablespoon dried cilantro or 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
12 flour tortillas (7 inches)
additional salsa

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth.
  • Gradually stir in broth and soup until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Remove from the heat.
  • Stir in sour cream, salsa and salt; set aside.
  • Place cottage cheese in a blender; cover and process until smooth.
  • Transfer to a bowl; add the shrimp, crab, Monterey Jack cheese, chilies and cilantro.
  • Spread 3/4 cup sauce in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish.
  • Place about 1/3 cup seafood mixture down the center of each tortilla.
  • Roll up and place seam side down over sauce. Top with the remaining sauce.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.
  • Serve with additional salsa.
  • Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646.2, Fat 35.2, SaturatedFat 18.6, Cholesterol 187.2, Sodium 1511.8, Carbohydrate 45.4, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 3.5, Protein 36.6

SEAFOOD ENCHILADAS



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Fun Fact: May 5th is National Enchilada Day!!!

Provided by Amy H.

Categories     Seafood

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

THE SAUCE
6 Tbsp butter
1/2 c flour
1/2 tsp white pepper
4 c whole milk
8 oz shredded monterey jack cheese
THE ENCHILADAS
1 lb lump crab meat or imitation crab meat
1 pkg (6 oz.) salad shrimp
10 medium four tortillas
paprika (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Melt butter in a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat. Add flour. Cook and stir for 5 minutes (should have a nutty aroma, but not burned).
  • 2. Add 1/2 tsp white pepper. Stir in 2 tbsp lobster base and cook for an additional minute. Add milk and wine. Add 2 oz. of the cheese. Continue to cook until thickened. Remove from heat and place sauce in refrigerator to cool.
  • 3. When ready to assemble enchiladas, Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Combine crab with shrimp in a medium size bowl. Add 1 1/2 cups of cold sauce. Mix well; set aside.
  • 4. Lay out the tortillas on a flat surface. Place 2 to 3 heaping tablespoons of the crab mixture across the center of each tortilla. Place flap of the tortilla over the crab mix and roll.
  • 5. Place flap side down onto a lightly greased baking dish cover while you heat up sauce.
  • 6. Pour heated sauce over the enchiladas.
  • 7. Top with remaining Monterey jack cheese. Put into a preheated oven for 12-14 minutes. Watch closely and do not allow to burn (brown spots).
  • 8. Sprinkle each enchilada with a bit of paprika if desired.
  • 9. Plate and serve.

DENISE'S SEAFOOD ENCHILADAS



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OMG, there is really nothing to say but, WOW. These seafood enchiladas are amazing and so flavorful. My family loves them and no matter who I've made them for, they are blown away. Really hard to stop eating. You'll love this one.

Provided by Denise McShea

Categories     Tacos & Burritos

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb lump crab meat (i buy from costco or sams - alot less expensive and wonderful) must be lump.
1 lb uncooked shrimp, medium size
1/2 lb bay scallops, fresh uncooked
1 medium onion chopped
3 Tbsp butter
FOR THE SAUCE
1 c butter, cubed
2 tsp grated onion
1/2 c chicken stock
6 6 egg yolks, lightly beaten
2 c heavy whipping cream
2 Tbsp tomato paste, italian
4 c jack cheese shredded
1 pkg hollandaise sauce mix
1/2 c white wine

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. In large skillet, cook seafood and onion in 3 T. butter over medium heat 4-5 minutes until onion is tender and shrimp turns pink. Remove from heat: set aside.
  • 3. For sauce, melt butter in saucepan. Add onion and stock.
  • 4. In a separate bowl, combine the egg yolks and cream; stir into stock mixture slowly while whisking. Cook and stir until reaches 160 degrees. (i use a candy thermometer)
  • 5. Stir in tomato paste, white wine and hollandaise mix. Taste sauce to make sure it's flavorful enough. Sometimes I might add some chicken bouillon crystals for more flavor if needed. Remove from heat.
  • 6. To assemble, Spoon ½ C or so of sauce into greased 9x13x2 inch pan. Spoon ½ C. seafood mixture down the center of each tortilla, top with 2 T. sauce and 2 T. cheese. Roll up and place seam side down in dish. Top with remaining sauce and cheese. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for at least 30 minutes.
  • 7. Note - you can also serve this as a brunch item. Instead of using tortillas, you can bake the Pepperidge Farm pastry cups and fill them with the seafood mixture and serve for brunch, lunch or dinner.

SEAFOOD ENCHILADAS IN ORANGE CREAM



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I created this recipe to have something deliciously different for Cinco de Mayo 2016. I really adore fish tacos and the like. I looked for a recipe for seafood enchiladas and didn't come up with anything terribly interesting to me.....SO....I did my own thing! The hint of orange adds a very refreshing element to the enchiladas....

Provided by Garrison Wayne

Categories     Seafood

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 large onion, roughly chopped
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 clove garlic, crushed
4 oz can chopped green chilies, drained well
1 large orange, zest and juice
1/2 tsp each: dry oregano, cumin, coriander
3 Tbsp flour
1 c milk
1/4 c heavy cream
1/2 c parmesan cheese, grated
additional salt and pepper, to taste, not too much
1 lb cooked assorted seafood, shrimp, scallops, etc.
1/2 lb cooked whitefish, e.g. cod
12 oz can mild green enchilada sauce
12 artisan or handmade corn tortillas
oil for frying
12 oz bag grated mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • 1. In a large fry/saute pan, heat the 2 Tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until tender and clear, about 7 minutes. Stir often.
  • 2. Add the crushed garlic and cook a minute or two more, stirring often.
  • 3. Add the orange juice, zest, oregano, cumin, and coriander. Stir well to mix and continue cooking until most of the liquid is gone, or 3-5 minutes.
  • 4. Sprinkle/add the 3 Tbsp flour to pan, Stir to coat onion mix well. Add the milk and cream and bring to a boil stirring constantly.
  • 5. Reduce heat to lo and simmer cream sauce for 10 more minutes until well thickened. Stir occasionally and more often as it thickens.
  • 6. Remove from heat. Stir in parmesan cheese. Adjust salt and pepper. Fold in the cooked seafood and cooked/flaked fish. Set aside.
  • 7. Soften the tortillas by heating some cooking oil in a separate fry pan over med/hi heat. Fry one tortilla at a time in the oil on both sides, about one minute total time. Remove to a sheet or platter. Repeat until all 12 tortillas are fried.
  • 8. Butter or grease 2 rectangular baking dishes. Spread some green enchilada sauce on the bottom of each, aprrox. 3/4-1 cup each pan.
  • 9. Fill the softened tortillas with the seafood cream and roll to make enchiladas. Place seam down, 6 to each pan.
  • 10. Ladle additional enchilada sauce on top of enchiladas to lightly cover. You may not need to use all the sauce from the can. You don't want them swimming in it.
  • 11. Top enchiladas with the Mexican Blend Cheese as desired. You may not use all of the bag, that's up to you, as to how much cheese you desire. I recommend not to use too much to over power the delicate flavor of the fish/seafood.
  • 12. Cover the two baking dishes with non stick foil. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes or until just beginning to bubble. Do not over bake (most people are guilty of that!)
  • 13. Remove from oven. Remove foil. Let rest for about 5 minutes before serving with rice and beans. An orange slice and avocado slices are perfect for garnish.

SEAFOOD ENCHILADAS



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Categories     Shellfish

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 fillet of cod
10 medium shrimp
10 ounces crab
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
2 medium or 1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon coriander
freshly ground pepper
sea salt
2 tablespoons butter plus more for fish
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup sour cream
1 can green chiles
1 (141/2 oz) can chicken broth
1 cup shredded monterey jack
sea salt
8 small flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Saute shrimp and cod in butter, until just done. Flake cod and crab. Melt 2 tablespoons butter, saute onion, garlic, coriander, and pepper til onion is tender. Combine flour and sour cream. Add chicken broth and stir until combined. Add sour cream mixture to onions. Add chili peppers. Cook over medium heat and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly. Add 1/2 the cheese. Add salt to seafood. Add 1/2 cup sour cream mixture to the seafood. Place 1/4 cup of seafood in each tortilla. Put small amount of sauce on bottom of pan to prevent sticking. Roll up and place seam side down in a greased casserole. Top with remaining sauce. Bake covered at 350 for 30 minutes. Uncover, top with remaining cheese, bake an additional 5 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes.

Tips:

  • Choose firm and fresh fish fillets. White-fleshed fish like tilapia, cod, or halibut are good choices.
  • Use a variety of fillings for your enchiladas. Some popular options include shrimp, crab, lobster, and scallops. You can also add vegetables like bell peppers, onions, and corn.
  • To make a creamy enchilada sauce, use a combination of sour cream, cream cheese, and milk. For a spicy sauce, add some chopped chili peppers or cayenne pepper.
  • Don't overstuff the enchiladas. They should be easy to roll up and fit snugly in the baking dish.
  • Bake the enchiladas until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the sauce is heated through.
  • Serve the enchiladas with your favorite toppings, such as guacamole, sour cream, salsa, and chopped cilantro.

Conclusion:

Seafood enchiladas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for any occasion, from a casual weeknight meal to a special dinner party. With so many different variations to choose from, you're sure to find a recipe that you'll love. So next time you're looking for a seafood dish that is both easy to make and delicious, give seafood enchiladas a try!

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