Shrimp Enchiladas Suizas

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Shrimp Enchiladas Suizas). These enchiladas are a rich, tangy spin on more common red chile enchiladas. Don't be shy about experimenting with fillings and the spice level.

Brief

Prep 45 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 1hr5 mins

Servings: 5

Yield: 10 enchiladas

Shrimp Enchiladas Suizas

Ingredients

3 fresh jalapeno peppers

stems removed

1 ½ pounds fresh tomatillos

husks removed

3 green onions

1 small onion

quartered

1 bunch fresh cilantro

stems trimmed

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup chicken broth

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 pound frozen fully cooked salad shrimp

thawed

1 (9 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves

2 teaspoons vegetable oil

divided

10 (6 inch) corn tortillas

8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese

½ cup sour cream

1 tablespoon green pepper sauce (e.g.

Tabasco®)

Top Shelf Margaritas on the Rocks

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Step 2

Place jalapeno peppers tomatillos green onions quartered onion and cilantro in a food processor. Pulse until mixture is coarsely chopped about 8 pulses. Pour mixture into a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer; cook about 5 minutes. Stir in cream and chicken broth; season with salt and pepper. Return to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened about 10 minutes. Set aside.

Step 3

Place shrimp and spinach in a skillet over medium heat. Cover tightly and cook until spinach wilts and shrimp are heated through about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 4

Wipe skillet dry and pour in 1 teaspoon of the oil; heat oil over medium heat. Place a tortilla in skillet about 10 seconds; turn and heat on second side about 5 seconds to soften for easier handling. Fill tortilla with a tablespoon of the shrimp and spinach mixture and about a tablespoon of shredded cheese. Repeat with each tortilla adding more oil to the skillet as needed. Place filled tortillas snugly in prepared baking dish.

Step 5

Pour sauce over tortillas and sprinkle with remaining grated cheese and any remaining filling. Top with dollops of sour cream and some green pepper sauce if desired.

Step 6

Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Nutritional Information

Shrimp Enchiladas Suizas

Servings Per Recipe:5

Calories: 681.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 37.9g 76%

Carbohydrates: 39.7g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 8g 32%

Sugars: 7.8g

Fat: 42.9g 66%

Saturated Fat: 23.7g 118%

Cholesterol: 254.9mg 85%

Vitamin A Iu: 7261.9IU 145%

Niacin Equivalents: 9.7mg 75%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 33%

Vitamin C: 42.2mg 70%

Folate: 145.8mcg 37%

Calcium: 564.4mg 56%

Iron: 5.9mg 33%

Magnesium: 165mg 59%

Potassium: 1146.7mg 32%

Sodium: 963.3mg 39%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 24%

Calories From Fat: 386.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.