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Shrimp Enchiladas

Delicious shrimp enchiladas topped with a creamy sauce and cheese, perfect for a comforting meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Enchiladas
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup bell pepper chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 cup sour cream
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp cilantro chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. In a skillet, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Sauté until softened.
  2. Add the shrimp, cumin, and chili powder. Cook until the shrimp are pink and cooked through. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream.
Make the Sauce
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine tomato sauce, chicken broth, lime juice, and cilantro. Mix well.
Assemble the Enchiladas
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Take a tortilla, fill it with the shrimp mixture, roll it up, and place it seam-side down in a baking dish.
  3. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
  4. Pour the sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
Bake
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Serve with additional sour cream and lime wedges on the side.

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