Red and Green Shrimp Enchiladas
Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
8 servings
Ingredients
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1 pound unpeeled large fresh shrimp
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 large onion, chopped
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1 red bell pepper, chopped
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1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
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1 package (1.25-ounce) chipotle-flavored taco-seasoning mix
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1 package (8-ounce) shredded quesadilla Mexican melting cheese
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12 (6-inch) corn tortillas
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1 can (10-ounce) mild red enchilada sauce
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1 can (10-ounce) mild green enchilada sauce
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1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2.
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno. Cook, stirring constantly, until vegetables are tender. Add shrimp and taco seasoning. Cook, covered, for 5 minutes, or until shrimp turn pink. Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream and quesadilla cheese.
3.
Heat tortillas in microwave oven for 30 seconds on High (100 percent power), or until warm.
4.
Spoon shrimp mixture evenly down center of each tortilla and roll up. Place seam-side down in a lightly greased baking dish.
5.
Pour green enchilada sauce over half of enchiladas. Pour red sauce over remaining half. Sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese. Bake for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
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