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Chile cheese shrimp and spinach enchiladas
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Chile Cheese Shrimp and Spinach Enchiladas

Chile Cheese Shrimp and Spinach Enchiladas is a fun creamy cheesy dish that can be made ahead of time for a quick weeknight meal
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Seafood, Tex-Mex
Keyword: Baked, Casserole, comfort food, creamy, Seafood, Weeknight Meal
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 493kcal
Author: Belly Laugh Living

Ingredients

Shrimp Marinade

  • 1 Pound Shrimp
  • 1 Lime
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin

Sauce

  • 1 ½ Cups Lite Sour Cream
  • 8 Ounces Monterey Jack Cheese
  • 8 Ounces Diced Green Chilies

Sauté

  • 16 Ounces Fresh Spinach
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 2 Cloves Garlic

Additional Ingredients

  • 6 Ounces Colby Jack Cheese
  • 6 Flour tortillas

Instructions

Shrimp Marinade

  • Mix together the juice of one lime, garlic powder, and cumin
    Marinade for Shrimp
  • Pour marinade over the shrimp. Marinate the shrimp for 10 to 15 Minutes
    Shrimp with garlic and lemon

Sauce

  • Grate Cheese, Mix together Sour Cream, Monterey Jack Cheese, and 8 ounces of chilies. Set Aside
    Sauce for the Enchiladas

Sauté

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil, and add the garlic and salt. Sauté the garlic for 30 seconds.
    Steps for Chile Cheese Shrimp and Spinach Enchiladas
  • Add fresh spinach and black pepper to the pan with the olive oil and garlic.
    Spinach
  • The spinach will cook down to about 2 cups. (takes about 3 - 5 minutes to cook) Remove from pan and drain the spinach.
    Spinach
  • Heat 1 Tablespoon of olive oil. Add the shrimp and marinade. The shrimp will take about 4 minutes to cook completely.
    Marinade for Shrimp
  • Once the shrimp are completely cooked. Remove from heat. Toss the shrimp into the spinach and stir in the Colby Jack Cheese
    Steps for Chile Cheese Shrimp and Spinach Enchiladas

Build the Enchiladas

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
    Divide up the shrimp mixture into approximately 6 equal amounts.  Lay a flour tortilla on a flat surface and spoon ⅙ of the shrimp-spinach mixture down the middle.  Roll up and place seam side down into the baking dish.  Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
    Folding Chile Cheese Shrimp and Spinach Enchiladas
  • Pour the chile sour cream sauce over the enchiladas
    Folding Chile Cheese Shrimp and Spinach Enchiladas
  • Place the enchiladas in the oven. Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbling.
    Enchilada Sauce
  • Garnish with Cilantro and Jalapeños
    Chile Cheese Shrimp and Spinach Enchiladas
  • Enjoy!!!
    Chile Cheese Shrimp and Spinach Enchiladas

Nutrition

Calories: 493kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 251mg | Sodium: 2007mg | Potassium: 698mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 7718IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 716mg | Iron: 6mg