Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of creamy shrimp enchiladas, a perfect blend of spices, fresh ingredients, and cheesy goodness that will transport your taste buds to Mexico! This easy recipe comes together quickly, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. With a savory shrimp filling and a luscious sauce, these enchiladas promise satisfaction for both kids and adults alike. Serve them with your favorite sides like Mexican rice or refried beans for a complete meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes and green chilies (like Rotel), undrained
- 1 (10.75 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheese (Monterey Jack and cheddar)
- 8–10 flour tortillas
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- In a bowl, season shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook shrimp in a skillet over medium heat until pink; set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion and bell pepper until softened. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in diced tomatoes with green chilies. Mix in cream of mushroom soup and sour cream; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Chop shrimp and combine with sauce along with half of the cheese.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Dip tortillas in milk to soften. Fill each tortilla with the shrimp mixture, roll up, and place seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Pour any remaining sauce over enchiladas and top with remaining cheese. Bake covered for 20 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg