Enchiladas del Mar
Explore the vibrant world of Enchiladas del Mar, a seafood dish that combines fresh ingredients and hearty Mexican flavors.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp, chopped
- 1 pound Bay scallops
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Onion powder
- 1/2 tsp Cumin
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp Sea salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 2 Jalapeños, diced
- 3 tbsp Butter
- 3 tbsp Flour
- 1 tsp Sea salt
- 2 cups Milk
- 2 cups Oaxaca cheese, freshly shredded
- 8 Corn tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉.
- Place chopped shrimp and scallops in a bowl and dry them with a paper towel.
- Add chili powder, garlic powder, onion, powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and black pepper to the bowl and stir to coat the shrimp and scallops.
- Heat a lightly oiled small cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the shrimp and scallops for about 5-6 minutes or until the shrimp turns pink.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the jalapeños and stir.
- Add the flour to the saucepan and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in the milk, whisking continuously to thicken (about 5 minutes). While thickening the sauce, add the sea salt.
- Remove the sauce from the heat and add one cup of oaxaca cheese to the sauce, whisking until smooth. Set aside.
- Fill each tortilla with seafood mix, a little cheese, and roll tightly. Place the rolled tortillas seam side down into a 11x7 baking dish.
- Once all of the tortillas are rolled, pour the sauce over the tortillas. Sprinkle any remaining cheese on top.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 2enchiladasCalories: 540kcal
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