Seafood Enchiladas

Health score
14%
Seafood Enchiladas
65 min.
8
443kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Seafood Enchiladas, a dish that perfectly marries the rich flavors of the ocean with the comforting essence of traditional Mexican cuisine. Ready in just 65 minutes, this recipe serves up to 8 people, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or dinner parties. Each bite is a harmonious blend of tender crabmeat and succulent shrimp, enveloped in warm flour tortillas and smothered in a creamy, cheesy sauce that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

Imagine the aroma of sautéed onions and garlic wafting through your kitchen as you prepare this mouthwatering meal. The vibrant colors of fresh ingredients, like ripe avocados and juicy Roma tomatoes, not only enhance the visual appeal but also add a refreshing contrast to the rich flavors of the enchiladas. Topped with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice, this dish is a celebration of taste and texture.

Whether you're looking for a satisfying lunch, a hearty main course, or a show-stopping dinner, these Seafood Enchiladas are sure to impress. With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates, you can enjoy this delicious meal without any guilt. Dive into this recipe and treat yourself and your loved ones to a seafood feast that’s both comforting and exciting!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter 
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • cloves garlic finely chopped
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • 1.8 cups chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • oz cream sour
  • oz cheddar cheese shredded
  • oz chilis green undrained chopped canned
  • 18 oz crabmeat rinsed drained canned
  • oz shrimp frozen thawed cooked peeled (45 to 50 count)
  • 11 oz flour tortilla for burritos (8 count
  •  avocado pitted ripe peeled chopped
  • tablespoons juice of lime fresh
  • 0.3 cup plum tomatoes chopped (Roma)
  • tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook onion and garlic in butter 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened. Stir in flour until all flour is blended with butter. Stir in broth and sour cream until smooth.
  2. Heat to boiling; cook about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until sauce is thickened.
  3. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese until melted. Stir in chiles.
  4. In medium bowl, mix 1 cup of cheese sauce, the crabmeat and shrimp. In 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, spoon 1 cup of the cheese sauce over bottom. Spoon about 1/2 cup seafood mixture onto each tortilla.
  5. Roll up tortillas; place seam sides down on sauce in dish.
  6. Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas.
  7. Cover baking dish with foil.
  8. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until bubbly.
  9. In medium bowl, toss remaining ingredients. Just before serving, spoon avocado mixture down center of enchiladas.

Nutrition Facts

Calories443kcal
Protein26.2%
Fat48.54%
Carbs25.26%

Properties

Glycemic Index
34.5
Glycemic Load
8.2
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
21.919999887114%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.08mg
Epicatechin
0.09mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.04mg
Eriodictyol
0.08mg
Hesperetin
0.34mg
Naringenin
0.08mg
Isorhamnetin
0.5mg
Kaempferol
0.08mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
2.2mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:443.47kcal
22.17%
Fat:24.03g
36.97%
Saturated Fat:10.12g
63.25%
Carbohydrates:28.15g
9.38%
Net Carbohydrates:24.46g
8.9%
Sugar:3.91g
4.35%
Cholesterol:152.2mg
50.73%
Sodium:1143.6mg
49.72%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:29.19g
58.37%
Selenium:42.82µg
61.17%
Phosphorus:463.48mg
46.35%
Vitamin B12:2.55µg
42.44%
Copper:0.76mg
37.78%
Calcium:365.47mg
36.55%
Zinc:4.24mg
28.26%
Folate:111.62µg
27.9%
Vitamin B2:0.4mg
23.27%
Vitamin B3:4.42mg
22.12%
Vitamin B1:0.29mg
19.01%
Manganese:0.38mg
18.75%
Vitamin C:13.22mg
16.02%
Magnesium:63.09mg
15.77%
Potassium:546.06mg
15.6%
Fiber:3.69g
14.75%
Iron:2.63mg
14.6%
Vitamin E:2.07mg
13.81%
Vitamin B6:0.27mg
13.27%
Vitamin A:639.86IU
12.8%
Vitamin B5:1.28mg
12.78%
Vitamin K:10.74µg
10.22%