Thursday, February 9, 2012

Over the Border Shrimp Enchiladas


1 medium onion, chopped
2 tbsp. olive oil
¾ lb. uncooked medium shrimp, peeled& deveined
1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies
½ tsp. chili powder
¼ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. ground cumin
¼ tsp. pepper
1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, cubed
8 flour tortillas (8 inches) warmed
1 ½ cups chunky salsa
1 ½ cups (6 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
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In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add the shrimp, green chilies, chili powder, salt, cumin and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Stir in cream cheese until melted.

Place 1/3 cup shrimp mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in greased 13x9 in. baking dish. Pour salsa over the top; sprinkle with cheese.

Bake, uncovered at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

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