Shrimp Enchiladas

55 min Prep: 20 min Cook: 35 min
Serves: 4 Save

Ingredients (28)

  • For the Filling:
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeds removed and minced
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined; chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • For the Cream Sauce:
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups vegetable broth, or chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup green enchilada sauce
  • 4 ounces canned diced chilies
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, divided
  • salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
  • Assembling and Topping:
  • 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas
  • roughly chopped cilantro for garnish
  • Pico de gallo
  • Avocado
  • Red onion, chopped
  • Lime wedges, for serving
  • crumbled or grated cotija cheese, or freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions

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