Embark on a culinary journey with our tantalizing Shrimp Enchiladas with Green Sauce, an exquisite dish that harmoniously blends the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine with the delicate sweetness of succulent shrimp. This recipe promises an explosion of taste, with layers of aromatic enchiladas smothered in a zesty green sauce, all baked to perfection until golden and bubbly. Along with the main recipe, we've included variations to cater to various dietary preferences, including a vegetarian-friendly version featuring roasted poblano peppers and a creamy avocado sauce. Whether you prefer the classic shrimp filling or the savory vegetarian alternative, these enchiladas are sure to captivate your taste buds. Dive into this delectable experience and let the flavors transport you to the heart of Mexico.
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EASY SHRIMP ENCHILADAS VERDE
Weight Watchers Info: 7 PointsPlus per serving. Carbohydrates: 23g per serving. Optional salsa and cilantro for serving not included in nutritional info.
Provided by East, Live, Run
Categories Main Dish
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Roughly chop your cooked shrimp and place in a large bowl with ¼ cup enchilada sauce, cumin, chili powder, salt, cayenne pepper, diced green chilies and sour cream. Mix well until everything is well combined.
- Pour about ⅔ cup enchilada sauce into the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch pan. Soften your corn tortillas by placing each in a hot skillet for about 10-20 seconds each side. Then, place about ¼ cup shrimp filling into each hot tortilla along with a sprinkle of cheese. Roll up tortilla and place seam-side down in the pan. Repeat until you have used up all your shrimp filling. (You might have a few extra enchiladas that don't fit-place them in a small pan).
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the pan and sprinkle cheese on top. Cover with tin foil and bake for 20 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve with extra salsa, hot sauce and fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Nutrition Information Serving size 2 enchiladas Calories
SHRIMP ENCHILADAS WITH GREEN SAUCE
I started making these enchiladas last year during the Lenten season. It allows my family to observe Lent and still enjoy Mexican food. When I brought it to school, my co-workers couldn't get enough of it.-Mari Acedo, Chandler, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a skillet, heat 1/2 cup oil over medium-high heat. In batches, fry tortillas until pliable (do not allow to crisp), about 10 seconds on each side. Drain on paper towels. Cover with foil to keep warm and softened., In a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes, onions, garlic and cumin; cook and stir until onions are tender, 3-4 minutes. Add shrimp; cook until shrimp turn pink, stirring occasionally, 3-4 minutes. Stir in spinach; heat through., Place 1/4 cup shrimp mixture off center on each tortilla; top with 1 tablespoon cheese. Roll up and place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, seam side down. Top with sauce; sprinkle with remaining cheese., Bake, uncovered, until heated through and cheese is melted, 25-30 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 479 calories, Fat 24g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 120mg cholesterol, Sodium 810mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
OVER-THE-BORDER SHRIMP ENCHILADAS
These enchiladas have a bit of a kick, thanks to chili powder and green chiles, but the deliciously creamy sauce balances it all. -Beverly O'Ferrall, Linkwood, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add the shrimp, green chiles, chili powder, salt, cumin and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Stir in cream cheese until melted., Place 1/3 cup shrimp mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Pour salsa over the top; sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 23g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 809mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
SHRIMP ENCHILADAS SUIZAS
These enchiladas are a rich, tangy spin on more common red chile enchiladas. Don't be shy about experimenting with fillings and the spice level.
Provided by cheeziekt
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h5m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Place jalapeno peppers, tomatillos, green onions, quartered onion, and cilantro in a food processor. Pulse until mixture is coarsely chopped, about 8 pulses. Pour mixture into a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer; cook about 5 minutes. Stir in cream and chicken broth; season with salt and pepper. Return to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
- Place shrimp and spinach in a skillet over medium heat. Cover tightly and cook until spinach wilts and shrimp are heated through, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Wipe skillet dry and pour in 1 teaspoon of the oil; heat oil over medium heat. Place a tortilla in skillet about 10 seconds; turn and heat on second side about 5 seconds to soften for easier handling. Fill tortilla with a tablespoon of the shrimp and spinach mixture and about a tablespoon of shredded cheese. Repeat with each tortilla adding more oil to the skillet as needed. Place filled tortillas snugly in prepared baking dish.
- Pour sauce over tortillas and sprinkle with remaining grated cheese and any remaining filling. Top with dollops of sour cream and some green pepper sauce, if desired.
- Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 681.4 calories, Carbohydrate 39.7 g, Cholesterol 254.9 mg, Fat 42.9 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 37.9 g, SaturatedFat 23.7 g, Sodium 963.3 mg, Sugar 7.8 g
CREAMY SHRIMP ENCHILADAS
This is an amazing recipe for shrimp enchiladas. So good!
Provided by Mark
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute bell pepper and onion until slightly soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Transfer mixture to a bowl.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until starting to turn pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Add to vegetable mixture and stir in cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, and salt.
- Melt butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook, 1 to 2 minutes. Slowly add chicken broth and cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and stir in 1 1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese until melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream and salsa.
- Stir 1 cup of cheese sauce into the shrimp mixture.
- Fill 1 tortilla with 1/3 cup of the shrimp mixture. Roll tightly and place seam-side down into the prepared baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas; pour remaining sauce over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, until the tops are golden brown, about 35 minutes. Sprinkle jalapeno over the top, followed by remaining Monterey Jack cheese. Return to the oven and continue baking until melted, about 5 minutes more.
- Remove from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 544 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 193.3 mg, Fat 33.9 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 19.6 g, Sodium 1241.1 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
SHRIMP AND GREEN CHILE ENCHILADAS
From a NEW MEXICO chile website - YUM - Hatch chiles!!! Not positive on the times....so please bear with me....I haven't made these yet, so I tried to guess on the times.
Provided by Mommy Diva
Categories Tex Mex
Time 1h5m
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 350° and oil a medium-size casserole dish.
- Bring the chicken broth to a simmer in a saucepan.
- Cut the shrimp into bite-sized pieces and cook in the broth for 3-4 minutes or until pink.
- Remove the shrimp to a bowl and save the broth.
- Cook the onion, garlic and mushrooms in the butter until soft-about 10 minutes.
- Add the flour and stir well.
- Add 1 cup of the saved chicken broth and simmer until thickened; Stir in the shrimp, salt and pepper.
- Using a hand blender or food processor, blend the green chile sauce, chopped chiles, and remaining 1 cup of the saved chicken broth.
- Heat the sauce in a small skillet and keep warm.
- Steam the corn tortillas a few at a time in the microwave.
- Put them in a plastic food bag and heat for 10-15 seconds on high, or just until softened;(If you prefer, fry tortillas in hot oil just until softened and drain on paper towels).
- Dip each tortilla into the green chile sauce, fill with about ¼ cup of the shrimp & mushroom mixture.
- Roll and place seam side down in a lightly oiled casserole.
- When all the tortillas have been rolled, pour the remaining sauce on top.
- Sprinkle with cheese; Bake 25 minutes.
- Sprinkle with chopped tomatoes and serve.
- The usual Mexican-style accompaniments for enchiladas are great served with these-refried beans, ensalada de col, guacamole, etc.
Tips:
- Use fresh shrimp: Fresh shrimp tastes best in this recipe, but frozen shrimp can also be used. If using frozen shrimp, thaw them completely before cooking.
- Make sure the shrimp is cooked through: Shrimp should be cooked until it is opaque and pink. Overcooked shrimp will be tough and chewy.
- Use a good quality green sauce: The green sauce is the key to the flavor of these enchiladas. Use a store-bought sauce that you like, or make your own using the recipe included in this article.
- Don't overfill the enchiladas: If you overfill the enchiladas, they will be difficult to roll and will fall apart when you bake them.
- Serve the enchiladas immediately: These enchiladas are best served immediately after they are baked. If you need to make them ahead of time, you can assemble them and store them in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking.
Conclusion:
Shrimp enchiladas with green sauce are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. They are packed with flavor and can be made with a variety of ingredients, so you can customize them to your own taste. Whether you are serving them for a family dinner or a special occasion, these enchiladas are sure to be a hit.
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