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Creamy Shrimp Enchiladas with Cheesy White Sauce

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican-American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • ½ cup Yellow Onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 lb Raw Shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Black Pepper
  • ¼ cup Cilantro, freshly chopped
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • ¼ cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 cups Whole Milk
  • ½ cup Sour Cream
  • 1 (4-ounce) can Diced Green Chiles, undrained
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 3 cups Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded, divided
  • 8 (8-inch) Flour Tortillas

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  • Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until just pink and opaque (about 2-3 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in cilantro. Set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Gradually whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove the sauce from the heat. Stir in the sour cream, diced green chiles, and cumin. Add 2 cups of the shredded cheese, a handful at a time, stirring until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Spread ½ cup of the sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Divide the shrimp mixture among the tortillas, roll them up, and place them seam-side down in the dish.
  • Pour the remaining sauce over the enchiladas, covering them completely. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of cheese.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted.
  • Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional cilantro if desired.

Notes

For the best melting and creamiest sauce, shred your own Monterey Jack cheese from a block. Pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that can make the sauce gritty.
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