Quick Shrimp Enchilada Bake
Recipe from EatingWell

Shrimp enchiladas offer a taste of coastal Mexican cuisine but some versions contain so much cheese, butter and sour cream that they can pack a whopping 50 grams of fat per serving. Our version has vibrant flavor and only half the calories and 6 grams of fat per serving, plus we use precooked peeled shrimp so you can get the dish on your table fast enough for a weeknight supper. The addition of refried beans helps makes these enchiladas an excellent source of fiber as well.


Quick Shrimp Enchilada Bake


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Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Servings: 8 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1  pound  peeled cooked shrimp, (see Ingredient Note), tails removed, dicedOn Sale
  • 1  cup  frozen corn, thawedOn Sale
  • 2  4-ounce cans  chopped green chiles, (not drained)On Sale
  • 2  cups  canned green enchilada sauce, or green salsa, dividedOn Sale
  • 12    corn tortillasOn Sale
  • 1  15-ounce can  nonfat refried beansOn Sale
  • 1  cup  reduced-fat shredded cheese, such as Mexican-style cheese blend, Monterey Jack or CheddarOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  chopped fresh cilantroOn Sale
  • 1    lime, cut into wedgesOn Sale

Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
2.
Combine shrimp, corn, chiles and 1/2 cup enchilada sauce (or salsa) in a microwave-safe medium bowl. Cover and microwave on High until heated through, about 2 1/2 minutes.
3.
Spread 1/4 cup enchilada sauce (or salsa) in the prepared baking dish. Top with a layer of 6 overlapping tortillas. Spread refried beans evenly over the tortillas. Top the beans with the shrimp mixture, followed by the remaining 6 tortillas. Pour the remaining sauce (or salsa) over the tortillas. Cover with foil.
4.
Bake the casserole until it begins to bubble on the sides, about 20 minutes. Remove the foil; sprinkle cheese on top. Continue baking until heated through and the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes more. Top with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Tips:
Ingredient note: Shrimp is usually sold by the number needed to make one pound. For example, "21-25 count" means there will be 21 to 25 shrimp in a pound. Size names, such as "large" or "extra large," are not standardized, so to be sure you're getting the size you want, order by the count (or number) per pound. Both wild-caught and farm-raised shrimp can damage the surrounding ecosystems when not managed properly. Fortunately, it is possible to buy shrimp that have been raised or caught with sound environmental practices. Look for fresh or frozen shrimp certified by an independent agency, such as Wild American Shrimp or Marine Stewardship Council. If you can't find certified shrimp, choose wild-caught shrimp from North America - it's more likely to be sustainably caught.
MAKE AHEAD TIP: Prepare through Step 3, cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Allow the cold baking dish to warm slightly before placing in a hot oven.

Nutrition information
Calories 281, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 121 mg, Sodium 709 mg, Carbohydrate 37 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 23 g, Potassium 241 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin C 20%, Iron 20%. Exchanges: Vegetable 1,Starch 2,Lean Meat 2. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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