Description
Creamy, cheesy, and packed with tender shrimp, these Over-the-Border Shrimp Enchiladas bring Tex-Mex comfort with a coastal twist. Perfect for family dinners or seafood lovers craving something cozy and bold.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup canned green chiles (mild or medium)
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- ½ cup chicken or seafood broth
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8–10 corn or flour tortillas
- 1½ cups shredded cheese (Monterey Jack, cheddar, or blend)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Sour cream or crema (for serving)
- Green onions, sliced (optional)
- Sliced jalapeños or avocado (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until softened, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add shrimp, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until shrimp are just pink, then remove from heat and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add green chiles, broth, and cream. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, then stir in lime juice. Adjust seasoning.
- Warm tortillas to make them pliable. Fill each with shrimp, roll, and place seam-side down in prepared dish.
- Pour sauce over enchiladas, sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes, then uncover and bake 5–7 minutes more until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro, green onions, and serve with sour cream or crema.
Notes
- Don’t overcook the shrimp—they’ll continue cooking in the oven.
- For extra flavor, add a bit of chipotle in adobo to the sauce.
- Use a mix of cheeses for more complexity and melty goodness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 125mg