Creamy Shrimp Enchiladas brings together fresh shrimp, onions, red bell pepper, and garlic, all wrapped up in a creamy Monterrey Jack cheese sauce. Serve with a side of Mexican Rice and Black Beans. Elegant enough for company yet easy enough for a weeknight.
Creamy Shrimp Enchiladas brings together fresh shrimp, shallots, red bell pepper, and garlic, all wrapped up in a creamy Monterrey Jack cheese sauce.
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS
Not everyone is a shrimp lover, but for those of us who are, this is a must-try. These Easy Creamy Shrimp Enchiladas are a shrimp lover’s dream and really only require about 30 minutes, making them easy enough for a weeknight dinner. Onions, sweet red bell pepper, jalapeno (don’t panic, the amount can be adjusted), garlic, and shrimp are all sauteed in a large skillet with just a tad of seasoning.
This mixture is then rolled into flour tortillas. Meanwhile, you are going to make a creamy cheese sauce with just a few ingredients, including sour cream and Monterey Jack cheese. Then, pour the cheese sauce over the enchiladas and pop them in the oven for just a few minutes to brown off the cheese and reheat. Sprinkle with fresh chopped cilantro and sliced jalapenos, and you are your loved ones are ready to chow.
These Easy Creamy Shrimp Enchiladas are a shrimp lover’s dream and really only require about twenty-twenty-five minutes and are worth every minute.
RECIPE NOTES AND HELPFUL TIPS
If available, use wild-caught shrimp. They are better for you and, in my opinion, taste better.
Do not overcook the shrimp. Things move pretty darn fast.
For optimal flavor, use good-quality flour tortillas. Check your local Mexican grocery store. They are worth the extra change.
You can use corn tortillas for a more authentic enchilada. But heat them first so they do not crumble. Heating in a skillet over medium heat for just a few seconds or in the microwave wrapped in a slightly damp paper towel for about 20-30 seconds works well.
For a spicier version, try Pepper Jack cheese or add a little cayenne pepper or green chilies to the cheese sauce.
If you are in a super hurry, skip the oven step. Keep the shrimp mixture warm on a covered plate. Wrap the shrimp mixture in the warm tortillas and drizzle with the cheese sauce.
Garnish with chopped cilantro, jalapeno slices, guacamole, or salsa verde.
