Creamy Shrimp Enchiladas (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 Tbsp olive oil
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1 cup diced onion
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2 large garlic cloves, minced
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12 oz medium shrimp (uncooked, defrosted, tails removed)
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1 tsp ground cumin
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1/2 tsp chili powder
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Salt and pepper to taste
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2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, plus extra for garnish
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1/2 cup frozen corn
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1/2 cup black beans
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2 cups salsa verde
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14 corn tortillas
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2 cups Mexican blend cheese
# Instructions:
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Get your skillet nice and hot with some olive oil. Toss in your diced onions and let them soften for about 5 minutes until they're translucent. Add the minced garlic and let it work its magic for about 30 seconds until you can really smell it.
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Now add those beautiful shrimp to the pan along with your spices - cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Throw in the black beans, corn, and cilantro. Keep cooking until the shrimp curl into a nice C-shape and turn pink - that's how you know they're perfectly done. Remember, if they curl into a tight O-shape, they're overcooked!
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Preheat your oven to 325°F and spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray or a bit of olive oil. Make your tortillas pliable by warming them between damp paper towels in the microwave for about 30 seconds (3-4 at a time works best).
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Fill each warm tortilla with a generous spoonful of your shrimp mixture, roll them up tightly, and place them seam-side down in your prepared baking dish. Pour the salsa verde all over the top, making sure every bit is covered. Finish with a liberal sprinkle of cheese across the whole dish.
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Slide your creation into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is wonderfully bubbly and just starting to brown. Serve hot with your favorite toppings!
# Notes:
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These enchiladas combine succulent shrimp with corn and black beans wrapped in corn tortillas, then covered in tangy salsa verde and melty cheese - a delicious twist on traditional enchiladas.
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For best results, don't overcook your shrimp. They're perfectly done when they curl into a C-shape, but will be rubbery if they curl into a tight O-shape.
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Feel free to customize with toppings like fresh cilantro, green onions, diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, or a dollop of sour cream.