Description
Discover how to make delicious shrimp enchiladas with our easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for any meal, these flavorful enchiladas will become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
- 1 pound large prawns, peeled and deveined (450 g)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin (5 g)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (5 g)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (2.5 g)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (1.5 g)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (1.5 g)
- 2 cups shredded cheese, such as Monterey Jack or cheddar (200 g)
- 1 cup plain yogurt (240 ml)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (30 g)
- 8 small flour tortillas (8-inch/20 cm)
- 1 can (10 oz) tomato or vegetable enchilada sauce (295 ml)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (15 ml)
- 1 green bell pepper, minced (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the finely chopped onion and minced jalapeño (if using) to the skillet. Sauté until soft.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook the shrimp for 3-4 minutes until pink and cooked through.
- Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the lime juice and 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, mix the sour cream with 1 cup of shredded cheese.
- Lightly grease a baking dish with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
- Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Place a small amount of shrimp mixture and cheese mixture in the center of each tortilla.
- Roll up each tortilla tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the enchiladas.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese over the top of the enchiladas.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with the remaining chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Consider enhancing the shrimp mixture with minced green bell pepper for added flavor.
- Opt for pre-shredded cheese to streamline the preparation process.
- Ensure the tortillas are tightly rolled to prevent any filling spillage while baking.
