Spicy Shrimp Enchiladas

Submitted by Chef #518827

"A family favorite. My husband took these to work and they were a huge hit. Now I send them about once a month. Enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 2 lbs shrimp, cooked and chopped lightly
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 3 cups colby-monterey jack cheese, shredded
• 1⁄2 cup salsa (I prefer to use fresh)
• 4 ounces green chili peppers (I use Hatch brand)
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 16 ounces red enchilada sauce (I use Macayo's brand)
• 1 small fresh jalapeno, chopped fine
• 12 -16 corn tortillas
• 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro, chopped fine
• 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 pinch salt & fresh ground pepper

directions

1. Mix together shrimp, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, green chili, salsa and half of the cheese.
2. Mix 1/2 cup enchilada sauce and sour cream and fold into shrimp mixture.
3. Heat tortillas in hot vegetable oil, just to make them pliable, not crisp.
4. Coat bottom of baking pan with enchilada sauce and lay tortilla in pan and spread 2 to 3 tablespoons of the shrimp mixture in the center of each tortilla and then roll up the tortillas with the mixture inside. Continue to roll them until mixture or tortillas are all used up. Lining the rolled tortillas up crossways in the pan.
5. Top with remaining Enchilada sauce and top with remaining cheese.
6. Bake in a 350' oven for 45 minutes.

Reviews

[Kelsy Farber]

These were so good! I was skeptical seeing as there were only 3 reviews but I don't like all the canned ingredients that were present in other recipes. My husband ate two giant enchiladas in 4 minutes. Will make again. Thanks!

 

[coreybro1]

This has quickly become a regular in my house (husband likes it with chicken instead of shrimp). This recipe was a huge success when I made it with shrimp for a pot luck too.

 

[NPatel]

This recipe is to die for! I've made these twice already and my husband just loves them! I made absolutely no changes, the proportions are just right. Thank you for this delish recipe!

 

[Mary N.]

These enchiladas were absolutely great! The smell and flavor of the shrimp mixture was heavenly! I couldn't wait to taste it once they were done and we weren't disappointed! I think I will try a creamy sauce over the enchiladas next time instead of the red sauce. But this was great!! Thanks for the recipe!