Go Back

Seafood Enchiladas (Shrimp & Crab)

Creamy baked seafood enchiladas filled with shrimp and crab and topped with a rich white sauce.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired, Seafood
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Seafood Filling
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled, deveined, chopped
  • 8 oz lump crab meat
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
White Sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1 cup chicken or seafood broth
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking dish

Method
 

  1. Cook shrimp briefly with garlic and green onions.
  2. Mix shrimp with crab, cream cheese, sour cream, lime, and spices.
  3. Prepare white sauce until thick and creamy.
  4. Fill tortillas, roll, and place in baking dish.
  5. Cover with sauce and cheese; bake until bubbly.

Notes

Avoid overcooking seafood. Let rest before serving.