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Seafood Enchiladas

Creamy baked seafood enchiladas filled with shrimp and crab, topped with rich white sauce and melted cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Seafood Filling
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup crab meat lump
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
Creamy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheese Monterey Jack or blend

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. Cook shrimp with garlic and spices until just opaque.
  3. Fold in crab meat and set aside.
  4. Prepare creamy sauce by whisking butter, flour, cream, and cheese.
  5. Fill tortillas with seafood mixture and arrange in dish.
  6. Top with sauce and remaining cheese.
  7. Bake 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.

Notes

Serve with fresh cilantro and lime for best flavor.