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Shrimp Enchiladas Verde

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  • Serves: 8
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Ingredients

  1. 1 pound peeled cooked shrimp (21-25 per pound; thawed if frozen), tails removed, diced
  2. 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
  3. 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chiles, undrained
  4. 2 cups canned green enchilada sauce or green salsa, divided
  5. 12 corn tortillas
  6. 1 (15 ounce) can nonfat refried beans
  7. 1 cup reduced-fat shredded cheese, such as Mexican-style, Monterey Jack or Cheddar
  8. 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  9. 1 lime, cut into wedges

Nutrition Info

Per Serving

  • Calories: 334 kcal
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  • Carbohydrates: 37 g
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  • Dietary Fiber: 6 g
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  • Fat: 8 g
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  • Protein: 27 g
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  • Sugars: 2 g

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Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Combine shrimp, corn, chiles and 1/2 cup enchilada sauce (or salsa) in a microwave-safe medium bowl. Cover and microwave on High until heated through, 2 1/2 minutes.
  3. Spread 1/4 cup enchilada sauce (or salsa) in the prepared baking dish. Top with an overlapping layer of 6 tortillas. Spread refried beans evenly over the tortillas. Top the beans with the shrimp mixture, followed by the remaining 6 tortillas. Pour the remaining sauce (or salsa) over the tortillas. Cover with foil.
  4. Bake the enchiladas until they begin to bubble on the sides, about 20 minutes. Remove the foil; sprinkle cheese on top. Continue baking until heated through and the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes more. Top with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Yield: 8 servings

3. Still Hungry?

Shrimp with spicy tomatillo-and-cilantro sauce, a common combination in coastal Mexican cuisine, make bright-tasting enchiladas. Precooked shrimp help get them on your table in a hurry.

Notes:

Make Ahead Tip

Prepare through Step 3, cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Allow the cold baking dish to warm slightly before placing in a hot oven.

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  • Definitely a keeper!

    patrisk2007 - August 14, 2007 02:28:38 PM PST
    This recipe was delicious and easy! It was a hit with the whole family and my kids requested that it become a regular household meal. I served it with a side of homemade Mexican rice. The only thing that I would change to make it even better would be to use 18 corn tortillas instead of 12 (so that you end up with a middle layer of tortillas) and to spread the filling between the two inner layers. This would give the enchiladas a little more texture and support for the filling. A spoonful of red salsa on each serving would also add more color and additional flavor if desired.

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  • EXCELLENT

    sassysensationalsecure - August 27, 2007 07:55:53 AM PST
    My honey and I really enjoy this recipe. I served it with Spanish Rice and Black Beans. I also top the enchiladas with sour cream and salsa. Very Good, I agree with one of the previous reviews, If you use 18 corn tortilla, rather than the 12 the recipe call for it comes out alot better!!


    ENJOY

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  • Use mashed pinto beans instead of refried

    tennischica - August 15, 2007 12:07:53 PM PST
    I am going to try this recipe out tonight, but I wanted to mention that if you buy pinto beans, just mash them instead of getting refried beans.
    Less sodium and calories that way.

    23 of 28 found this review helpful.

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  • will definitely make it again

    svshenoi - August 17, 2007 07:58:45 PM PST
    i only had fresh green chilis not canned ones and only red (chunky) salsa and used ~2cups of corn. delicious. my husband isn\'t a big mexican food fan, but he wanted more of this dish....

    16 of 16 found this review helpful.

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  • So fast and EZ

    jodilax2 - August 14, 2007 11:02:34 AM PST
    I thought i would be putting this together for awhile or so but it was quick! My husband loved it as well. I would recomend it to everyone! Love it so much!

    14 of 14 found this review helpful.

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