Name: Cheesy Shrimp Enchiladas: A Flavorful Dinner Idea!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 lb cooked shrimp (peeled and roughly chopped); 6 flour tortillas; 1½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1 cup sour cream; ½ cup green enchilada sauce (or salsa verde); ½ tsp cumin; ½ tsp garlic powder; ¼ tsp chili powder; Salt & pepper to taste; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Cheesy Shrimp Enchiladas: A Flavorful Dinner Idea!

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Cheesy Shrimp Enchiladas are a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful seafood bake perfect for weeknight dinners.

Author: Caroline Jones
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 6 servings 1x
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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1 lb cooked shrimp (peeled and roughly chopped)
6 flour tortillas
1½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup sour cream
½ cup green enchilada sauce (or salsa verde)
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp chili powder
Salt & pepper to taste
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

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Instructions

In a bowl, combine shrimp, 1 cup cheese, sour cream, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
Spoon the filling into tortillas and roll them tightly. Place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
Pour green enchilada sauce evenly over the enchiladas. Sprinkle remaining Monterey Jack cheese on top.
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted, golden, and bubbly.
Top with fresh cilantro and serve hot.

Notes

Pair with rice, beans, or a crisp salad for a complete meal.
Feel free to adjust the spices to your taste.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 enchilada
Calories: 400
Protein: 24g

Find it online: https://www.homeydishes.com/cheesy-shrimp-enchiladas-recipe/