If the only thing holding you back from making enchilada verde tonight is the idea of standing over the countertop, stuffing and rolling tortillas, read on. These layered lasagna-style enchiladas cut your work in half. Instead, put all your effort into making a nearly effortless verde sauce with pan-roasted tomatillos, jalapeño and onion. Once that's done, there is little to do but layer and simmer: The shrimp cooks in minutes in the tomatillo bath. For the best flavor, look for wild-caught Gulf or Argentine shrimp. Then, the only challenge here is deciding how to portion fairly for four people (hint: be generous). If you make this in cast-iron, store any leftovers in glass or plastic in the fridge - the sauce is too acidic to spend a long time in a cast-iron pan - and reheat lightly over a very low flame. (Note, too, that the sauce can be made up to two days ahead, and refrigerated.)
Provided by Sarah Copeland
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, fry tortillas two at a time, until soft and lightly brown on the edges, about 30 seconds to 1 minute per side, and set aside.
- Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan, along with jalapeño and tomatillos. Increase the heat to high and cook, covered, until tomatillos and jalapeño are blistered and starting to wilt, about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add about 3/4 of the onions, reserving a few slices for garnish, reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking until the onions are soft and the tomatillos start to slump. Remove from heat to cool slightly.
- Transfer tomatillos, onions and jalapeño to a blender along with most of the cilantro leaves and stems, and salt. Purée until completely smooth.
- Add another tablespoon of oil to the skillet and heat over medium heat. Carefully add a third of the sauce (it will sizzle) and lower heat to medium-low. Layer four tortillas, overlapping slightly, along the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle all the shrimp and half the cotija over tortillas. Drizzle in another third of the sauce, followed by the remaining tortillas, sauce and cotija. Cook, covered, over medium-low until shrimp is cooked through and the sauce is thickened and bubbly, and browning a bit around the edges, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat, sprinkle with sliced onions and cilantro and serve with crema or crème fraîche on the side.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 581, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 31 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 1227 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Md Mozammal
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I loved these enchiladas. The verde sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.
Samar Latif
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I also like to add a can of corn to the filling.
seemron Bajracharya
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The shrimp enchiladas are always juicy and flavorful, and the verde sauce is the perfect complement.
Md Khurshed Alom
[email protected]These enchiladas were a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. I will definitely be making them again, but I will use a milder salsa next time.
Esther Wokeyim
[email protected]I wasn't sure how the shrimp and verde sauce would go together, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors were amazing and the enchiladas were a hit with my family.
Mahmud Ullah
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the enchiladas turned out great. I would definitely recommend it.
Fazle Rabbi
[email protected]These enchiladas were amazing! The shrimp were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and tangy. I will definitely be making these again.
Agha Shahzad
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the shrimp enchiladas and the verde sauce.
Md Hossian
[email protected]The shrimp enchiladas were delicious! The sauce was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.
Herena Keiz
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to make. I was able to get dinner on the table in under an hour, and it was a huge hit with my family.
Ihab Hosny
[email protected]This recipe was a hit! The shrimp enchiladas were flavorful and juicy, and the verde sauce was the perfect balance of tangy and creamy. I will definitely be making this again soon.