SHRIMP IN CHEESE SAUCE RECIPES

Name: Shrimp Enchiladas with Green Sauce
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided; 16 corn tortillas (6 inches); 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; 2 medium onions, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1-1/2 pounds uncooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided; 2 cans (10 ounces each) green enchilada sauce; Chopped fresh cilantro, optional

SHRIMP ENCHILADAS WITH GREEN SAUCE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT

Shrimp Enchiladas with Green Sauce Recipe: How to Make It image

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

Total Time 60 minutes

Prep Time 35 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
16 corn tortillas (6 inches)
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 medium onions, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1-1/2 pounds uncooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
2 cans (10 ounces each) green enchilada sauce
Chopped fresh cilantro, optional

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, stirring occasionally, until shrimp turn pink, 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, FatContent 24g fat (5g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 120mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 810mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, FiberContent 5g fiber), ProteinContent 27g protein.

SHRIMP ENCHILADAS WITH GREEN SAUCE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT

Shrimp Enchiladas with Green Sauce Recipe: How to Make It image

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

Total Time 60 minutes

Prep Time 35 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
16 corn tortillas (6 inches)
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 medium onions, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1-1/2 pounds uncooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
2 cans (10 ounces each) green enchilada sauce
Chopped fresh cilantro, optional

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, stirring occasionally, until shrimp turn pink, 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.

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