Seafood Enchiladas
Seafood enchiladas are a delicious blend of shrimp and crab meat wrapped in soft tortillas and baked in a creamy cheese sauce. This hearty dish is perfect for a special dinner or whenever you're craving rich coastal flavors.
Equipment
- Baking dish
- Mixing Bowl
- Saucepan
Ingredients
Seafood Filling
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup shrimp cooked and chopped
- 1 cup crab meat imitation or real
- 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
Cheese Sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Assembly
- 6 flour tortillas medium size
- chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Heat olive oil in a pan, sauté onion and garlic until soft. Add shrimp and crab meat, cook for 2–3 minutes.
- In a saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly add milk, stirring until thickened. Add cheese and stir until melted.
- Place seafood filling in tortillas, roll them up and place in a greased baking dish.
- Pour cheese sauce over enchiladas. Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve warm.
Notes
You can substitute the seafood with just shrimp or crab. For added spice, mix chopped jalapeños into the filling.