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Shrimp Enchiladas

about 18 enchiladas



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Ingredients:



  • 12 ounces Contessa medium Uncooked Tail-off Shrimp




  • 1 white onion, chopped




  • 16 ounce can red enchilada sauce




  • 1 1/2 cups monterey jack or pepper jack cheese, shredded




  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded




  • 6 ounces sliced olives




  • 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped




  • 1 bag corn tortillas




  • 1 teaspoon butter




Steps:



  • Heat oven to 325º F.




  • Grease an 8″x 11″ pan.




  • In a large skillet melt butter over medium heat, stir in onions and saute.




  • Once the onions are soft add the shrimp.




  • Cook for 2 minutes and then add 1/2 of the large can of enchilada sauce, 1/2 cup jack cheese and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese.




  • Stir frequently for 3-4 minutes or until cheese is semi-melted and shrimp are done.




  • In another large deep skillet cook remainder of sauce over low heat.




  • Take the tortillas and dip them in the skillet of sauce completely covering the tortilla for 20 seconds or until tortilla is soft.




  • Spoon 1/4 cup of the shrimp mixture on tortilla and roll the tortilla.




  • Place in a pan.




  • Repeat until pan is full.




  • When the pan is filled pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the tortillas.




  • Finally, add cheese, olives, and chives.




  • Bake for 15-20 minutes.