Best 6 Seafood Enchiladas Con Queso Recipes

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Seafood enchiladas con queso is a delectable and savory dish that combines the flavors of the sea with the cheesy goodness of queso. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The combination of succulent seafood, such as shrimp, crab, or fish, with a creamy queso sauce creates a harmonious balance of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Served with accompaniments like salsa, sour cream, and guacamole, this dish is sure to be a hit among seafood and Mexican food enthusiasts alike.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SEAFOOD ENCHILADAS



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These crab and shrimp stuffed enchiladas taste like the ones served at a popular Mexican restaurant in my area. My husband just loves them. After sprinkling the cheese over the enchiladas before baking, you can also garnish with tomatoes, cilantro, olive slices, or whatever other garnish you enjoy.

Provided by Cathy

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
½ pound fresh crabmeat
¼ pound shrimp - peeled, deveined and coarsely chopped
8 ounces Colby cheese
6 (10 inch) flour tortillas
1 cup half-and-half cream
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup butter, melted
1 ½ teaspoons dried parsley
½ teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large skillet, saute onions in 1 tablespoon butter until transparent. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in crabmeat and shrimp. Shred the cheese and mix half of it into the seafood. Place a large spoonful of the mixture into each tortilla. Roll the tortillas up around the mixture and arrange the rolled tortillas in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine half-and-half, sour cream, 1/4 cup butter, parsley and garlic salt. Stir until the mixture is lukewarm and blended. Pour sauce over the enchiladas, and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 606.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.6 g, Cholesterol 135.8 mg, Fat 36.5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 20.6 g, Sodium 1078 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

CHEESY SEAFOOD ENCHILADAS



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Quick-cooking seafood and mildly spicy chile peppers and salsa make this dish a flavor adventure that my family loves. I've made it with chicken instead of fish, too. Just saute until done. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled, deveined and chopped
1/2 pound red snapper fillet or other firm white fish, cut into 1-inch chunks
1-1/2 cups salsa verde
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
12 corn tortillas (6 inches)
Fresh cilantro leaves or jalapeno pepper slices

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Add shrimp and snapper; cook until shrimp turn pink, 5-7 minutes. Remove from pan., In the same pan, cook and stir salsa, cream cheese, chiles and salt over medium heat just until cream cheese is melted. Stir in 1 cup shredded cheese; remove from heat., Spread 1 cup cheese sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Gently stir remaining cheese sauce into shrimp mixture. Place 1/3 cup shrimp mixture off center on each tortilla. Roll up and place in prepared dish, seam side down. Sprinkle with remaining cheese., Cover and bake until heated through and cheese is melted, 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481 calories, Fat 29g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 136mg cholesterol, Sodium 1055mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

BEST SEAFOOD ENCHILADAS



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When you want a change from the usual beef and chicken enchiladas, try these tortillas stuffed with crab, shrimp and scallops. They're cheesy, creamy and absolutely delicious!-Mary Halpin, King George, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 enchiladas.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 pound crabmeat, flaked and cartilage removed
1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 pound bay scallops
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
SAUCE:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon grated onion
1/4 cup chicken broth
3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon tomato paste
8 flour tortillas (6 inches)
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Colby cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the seafood and onion in butter over medium heat 4-5 minutes or until onion is tender and shrimp turn pink. Remove from the heat; set aside., In a small saucepan, melt butter. Add onion and broth. Combine egg yolks and cream; stir into broth mixture. Cook and stir until a thermometer reads 160° and sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Stir in tomato paste. Remove from the heat. , Spoon 1/3 cup seafood mixture down the center of each tortilla. Top with 1 tablespoon sauce and 2 tablespoons cheese; roll up., Spread 1/2 cup sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Place enchiladas seam side down in dish. Top with remaining sauce and cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531 calories, Fat 40g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 264mg cholesterol, Sodium 738mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

QUESO BEEF ENCHILADAS



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I like all Tex-Mex food and especially enjoy queso, I'll have to admit my husband prefers red enchilada sauce to this receipe, but I love it and good for a change.

Provided by chef1303

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb hamburger meat
2 cups chopped onions, divided
1 bunch green onion
3 cloves chopped garlic
picante sauce, to taste,i use pace
salt and pepper
1 cup of grated cheddar cheese
8 corn tortillas
1 lb soft melt cheese, i use velveeta
picante sauce, to taste

Steps:

  • Brown crumbled hamburger meat with 1 cup of chopped onion, garlic, when brown add picante sauce to taste, salt& pepper.
  • In microwave melt the cheese for sauce with picante sauce, making as mild or hot as you like, can also control the heat by the type of picante sauce you purchase.
  • Soften the corn tortillas in hot oil, or if you prefer in a canned enchilada sauce.
  • In casserole dish assemble enchiladas---tortilla, meat mixture, chopped onion, grated cheese, either fold in half or roll with seam down.
  • Cover with the queso sauce, top with sliced green onions, cover dish with foil and bake aproximately 25-30 minutes, this time may vary, depending on how hot all your ingredients are by the time you assemble the dish.

SEAFOOD ENCHILADAS



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I wanted to create a recipe so I could have these anytime I wanted , not just when we went out, We like them, hope you do to!

Provided by startnover

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb lump crabmeat or 1 lb chopped imitation crabmeat
1 1/2 cups defrosted baby shrimp or 2 (4 ounce) cans baby shrimp
2 minced garlic cloves
2/3 cup sliced green onion
2/3 cup green enchilada sauce
1/3 cup loosely packed chopped cilantro
1 1/2-2 cups green enchilada sauce
1 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups Mexican blend cheese or 1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese
1 (10 count) package flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Combine first 6 ingredients, mix well.
  • Place about 1/2-2/3 c filling on tortilla and roll up.
  • Place seam side down in 9 by 13 pan.
  • Combine 1-1/2-2 c sauce and 1 c sour cream in sauce pan on stove till warm and well blended.
  • Spoon sauce over enchiladas, and sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake in 350° oven till cheese is melted and it looks bubbly, approx 20-30 minute.
  • Garnish with sliced avocados.

CRAWFISH ENCHILADA CON QUESO



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Provided by Greg Sonnier

Categories     Cheese     Shellfish     Appetizer     Bake     Mardi Gras     Cheddar     Monterey Jack     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 2 (appetizer) servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons lard or bacon fat
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup small diced onion
1/4 cup small diced red pepper
1/2 cup small diced celery
1 tablespoon yellow corn flour
2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup seafood stock
1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/2 pound fresh crawfish tails
1/8 cup green onions
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Vegetable oil, for softening tortillas
4 blue corn tortillas
1/2 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
Salsa, for serving

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350°F. Heat lard and chili powder in a 10-inch skillet. Add onion, red pepper, and celery. Cook, stirring frequently, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add corn flour and stir to combine. Add cream and stock. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to simmer. Add cheddar cheese and stir to combine. Add crawfish and green onions. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 2. Meanwhile, heat vegetable oil in a large skillet. Add tortillas, one at a time, to soften. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
  • 3. Place tortilla in shallow baking dish. Using a slotted spoon, fill tortilla with crawfish mixture and roll to seal. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Pour over cream mixture. Top with grated Monterey Jack. Transfer to oven and cook until cheese is melted and bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • 4. Remove from oven. Place on a rack to cool and set, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately with salsa.

Tips:

  • Prep your seafood: Before starting, ensure your seafood is cleaned, deveined, and cut into bite-sized pieces for even cooking and easy eating.
  • Make your own enchilada sauce: Homemade enchilada sauce adds a fresh, flavorful touch to your dish. Simply blend tomatoes, chilies, spices, and broth until smooth.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When searing your seafood, avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming instead of searing. Work in batches if necessary.
  • Warm your tortillas: Warm tortillas before filling and rolling them. This makes them more pliable and less likely to crack or tear.
  • Layer your enchiladas properly: Start with a layer of sauce, then tortillas, seafood mixture, cheese, and repeat. Finish with a generous layer of cheese for a golden, bubbly top.
  • Bake until bubbly: Bake your enchiladas in a preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the sauce is hot and sizzling.

Conclusion:

Seafood enchiladas con queso are a delightful fusion of Mexican and coastal flavors. By following these tips and the detailed recipe instructions, you can create a restaurant-quality dish at home. Serve these enchiladas with your favorite toppings like guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, and cilantro for a complete and satisfying meal. Enjoy the delicious blend of tender seafood, rich enchilada sauce, and melted cheese in every bite!

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