Shrimp and Cheese Enchiladas LHJ

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Shrimp and Cheese Enchiladas LHJ

Recipe By : LHJ ONLINE http://www.lhj.com
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :1:25
Categories : Bobbie Not Sent Cheese
Peppers Sauces
Shrimp Tomatoes
Seafood Main Dishes
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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SAUCE:
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup minced onion
1 medium jalapeño chile
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 Pinch white pepper
1 Pinch ground red pepper
1 cup heavy or whipping cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 pound medium shrimp -- peeled and deveined
1 cup chopped green onions -- divided
4 plum tomatoes -- seeded and chopped,
divided
12 burrito-size (10 inch) flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1. Make sauce: Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat; add red
and green bell peppers, onion, jalapeño, garlic and oregano. Cook until
vegetables are softened, 5 minutes; add salt and white and ground red
peppers. Pour in cream and broth. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer
3 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted. Remove from heat; add sour
cream. (Makes 2 1/2 cups.)
2. Heat oven to 350°F. Melt butter in large skillet over high heat; add
shrimp and 1/2 cup green onions. Cook, stirring frequently, until shrimp
are just pink, 2 minutes. Stir in half of tomatoes and half of cream
sauce.
3. Spoon scant 1/3 cup shrimp mixture evenly across center of each
tortilla; roll up. Place seam side down in 13x9-inch baking dish. Spoon
remaining sauce over enchiladas; cover and bake 30 to 35 minutes until
heated through. Uncover and sprinkle with cheese, remaining 1/2 cup
green onions and tomatoes; bake just until cheese melts, 5 minutes more.
Makes 8 servings.
PER SERVING: Calories 705, Total Fat 42.5 g, Saturated Fat 22.5 g
Cholesterol 185 mg, Sodium 1,011, Carbohydrates 52 g, Protein 29 g
DAILY GOAL
Calories 2,000 (F), 2,500 (M)
Total Fat 60 g or less (F), 70 g or less (M)
Saturated Fat 20 g or less (F), 23 g or less (M)
Cholesterol 300 mg or less
Sodium 2,400 mg or less
Carbohydrates 250 g or more
Protein 55 g to 90 g
LHJ ONLINE http://www.lhj.com
To dress up these enchiladas we use shrimp and add sweet bell peppers,
cheese and a creamy tomato sauce for the filling. And yes, the dish is
indulgent--but delicious!
Prep time: 50 minutes
Baking time: 30 to 35 minutes
Degree of difficulty: Easy
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