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creamy shrimp enchiladas

Creamy Shrimp Enchiladas: 5 Steps to a Delightful Meal


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Creamy shrimp enchiladas are a delicious twist on traditional enchiladas, featuring tender shrimp and a rich sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 8 flour tortillas
  • 1 cup cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1 can green enchilada sauce
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  3. Sauté onion and garlic until soft.
  4. Add shrimp, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook until shrimp are pink.
  5. Mix in cream cheese until melted.
  6. Fill tortillas with shrimp mixture and roll them up.
  7. Place rolled tortillas in a baking dish.
  8. Pour enchilada sauce over the top.
  9. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
  10. Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly.

Notes

  • Serve with sour cream and cilantro.
  • Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 enchilada
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 200mg

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