Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3 minutes until soft.
- Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until the shrimp are pink and just cooked through. Remove from heat.
- Squeeze over the lime juice and add half the chopped cilantro. Roughly chop shrimp into bite-sized pieces if desired. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the sour cream and salsa verde until well blended.
- Warm the corn tortillas by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 30 seconds, or by heating in a dry skillet briefly.
- Pour 1/3 of the sour cream-salsa mixture into the bottom of the 9x13-inch baking dish and spread out evenly.
- Assemble the enchiladas: Place a portion of the cooked shrimp mixture and a sprinkle of shredded cheese into each tortilla, roll it up, and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
- Top the rolled tortillas with the remaining sour cream-salsa sauce. Sprinkle the rest of the cheese over the top.
- Cover with foil (optional, for softer enchiladas) and bake in the oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 5–10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with remaining cilantro before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add chopped green chilies or diced bell peppers to the filling.
If you prefer a spicier dish, use a spicy salsa verde or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Serve with Mexican rice, black beans, or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 2 days.