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Creamy, Cheesey, Shrimp Enchiladas
Ingredients
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 lbs medium sized shrimp or prawns, de-veined, tails removed
- 1/2 diced red pepper
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1/2 large diced jalapeno pepper
- 2 cups canned diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp creole seasoning blend
- 1 cup Philadelphia Light cream cheese
- 6 large soft burrito shells
- 1/2 package KRAFT Mexican blend shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
- Saute the onions and peppers until just starting to soften over medium high heat in a large non-stick pan.
- Add the shrimp and continue to saute until shrimp is opaque and cooked through.
- Stir in the creole spice.
- Add the canned tomatoes, stir well
- Using a colander, drain the excess liquid from the pain and set aside.
- Return the shrimp and vegetables to the pan and over medium heat add a 1/2 cup of cream cheese and stir well to incorporate.
- Distribute an equal amount of the shrimp mixture into the middle of the six tortilla shells, roll and place seam side down in a casserole that has been sprayed with non stick spray.
- Return the drained liquid to the pan and bring to the boil. Let it reduce slightly and then add the additional 1/2 cup cream cheese and stir well to incorporate.
- Spoon the cream sauce evenly over the enchiladas in the pan and then cover with the Mexican blend cheese.
- Bake uncovered in a 350 oven for 40 minutes.
- Let rest 10 minutes before serving