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Shrimp Enchiladas With Cream Sauce

Shrimp Enchiladas With Cream Sauce are soft flour tortillas filled with shrimp, vegetables, and cheese, then baked under a rich, creamy spiced sauce for a flavorful, satisfying meal.

Ingredients
  

  • 12 –14 oz large shrimp
  • 1 –2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 small yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 2 large jalapeños seeded or not
  • 2 medium vine tomatoes diced
  • 1½  cups heavy whipping cream
  • ½  cup sour cream
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ¼  tsp cayenne pepper
  • ½  tsp chipotle chili powder
  • ½  tsp cumin
  • Salt to taste
  • 4 flour tortillas soft taco size
  • 8  oz Monterey Jack cheese grated

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 dish. In a skillet, heat oil and sauté onion and jalapeños for 4–5 minutes. Add tomatoes and garlic; cook 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
  • Reduce heat. Stir in cream, sour cream, cayenne, chipotle, cumin, and salt. Simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Add shrimp to sauce. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until opaque. Remove from heat.
  • Spread half the cheese on tortillas. Add shrimp filling, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in dish.
  • Top with remaining sauce and cheese. Bake 15–18 minutes until bubbly and melted.