Description
Creamy Shrimp Enchiladas combine tender, flavorful shrimp with a rich sour cream and mushroom sauce, all wrapped in soft corn tortillas and baked with melted cheese. This comforting dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner and offers a delightful twist on traditional enchiladas with a creamy, savory filling.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp Filling
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
Sauce
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cream of mushroom soup
Assembly
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the enchiladas later.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onions and minced garlic until they are soft and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
- Cook Shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet along with chili powder and salt. Cook until the shrimp turn pink and are fully cooked, about 3-4 minutes.
- Prepare Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine the sour cream and cream of mushroom soup thoroughly to create a creamy sauce.
- Assemble Enchiladas: Spoon the shrimp mixture evenly onto each corn tortilla and roll them up tightly.
- Arrange in Baking Dish: Place the rolled tortillas seam side down in a baking dish, arranging them close together.
- Add Sauce: Pour the sour cream and mushroom mixture evenly over the tortillas to coat them.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese generously on top of the sauced tortillas.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen shrimp that has been properly thawed for best texture.
- Feel free to substitute cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken if preferred.
- For a spicier dish, add extra chili powder or a dash of cayenne pepper.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated covered to keep moist.
- Serve with a side of Mexican rice or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
