Indulge in the flavors of the sea with these scrumptious seafood enchiladas topped with a creamy queso sauce. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy dinner at home, guaranteed to impress your guests with its rich and savory taste.
Ingredients
- 1 lb of seafood mix (shrimp, crab, and scallops)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 can of diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp of cumin
- 1 tsp of chili powder
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
- 8 flour tortillas
- 2 cups of shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a baking dish.
- In a large skillet, sauté the onion, garlic, and bell pepper until softened.
- Add the seafood mix, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and let it simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Fill each tortilla with the seafood mixture, roll it up, and place it seam side down in the baking dish.
- Pour the queso sauce over the enchiladas and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
- Enjoy your delicious seafood enchiladas con queso!
Interesting Facts
Queso is a popular Mexican cheese sauce often used in Tex-Mex cuisine.
Seafood enchiladas are a versatile dish that can be customized with your favorite seafood mix.
This recipe can easily be scaled up or down depending on the number of guests you are serving.