
Shrimp and Crab Enchiladas Recipe
Shrimp and crab enchiladas made with Jack cheese create dishes with distinctive Southwestern flair featuring premium seafood and coastal flavor combinations. This upscale recipe transforms traditional enchiladas through luxury seafood ingredients that create sophisticated dining experiences. The seafood combination offers unique alternatives to traditional meat fillings.

Enchiladas made with shrimp, crab and Jack cheese. This is a great dish with a Southwestern flair.
Ingredients
12 (12 inch) flour tortillas
8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1 (6 ounce) can crab meat, drained
1 pound cooked medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 (20 ounce) can green enchilada sauce
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 bunch green onions, chopped
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Lay tortillas on a flat surface. In the middle of each tortilla place equal amounts of cheese, crab, and shrimp. Set aside some cheese to sprinkle on top of the tortillas. Roll the tortillas to form enchiladas. Arrange side by side in a 9×13 inch baking pan.
Pour green enchilada sauce over all of the enchiladas; the green sauce should cover the enchiladas completely. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the enchiladas.
Cover, and bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove cover, and continue baking 15 minutes. Top enchiladas with sour cream and green onions to serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
571 | Calories |
22g | Fat |
65g | Carbs |
27g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 571 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 22g | 29% |
Saturated Fat 10g | 51% |
Cholesterol 120mg | 40% |
Sodium 996mg | 43% |
Total Carbohydrate 65g | 24% |
Dietary Fiber 5g | 18% |
Total Sugars 3g | |
Protein 27g | 54% |
Vitamin C 10mg | 11% |
Calcium 372mg | 29% |
Iron 6mg | 33% |
Potassium 505mg | 11% |
* 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.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.