SEAFOOD TORTILLA LASAGNA

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My husband and I enjoy lasagna, seafood and Mexican fare. One evening, I combined all three into this deliciously different entree. It certainly is a tempting, memorable change of pace from traditional Italian-style lasagnas. -Sharon Sawicki, Carol Stream, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1 jar (20 ounces) picante sauce
1-1/2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 to 6 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
15 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed
1 package (16 ounces) imitation crabmeat, flaked
3 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
Sour cream and minced fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

Place picante sauce in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Set aside. In a large skillet cook shrimp and cayenne in oil for about 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove and set aside. , In the same skillet, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Stir in cream and picante sauce; heat through. , Spread 1/2 cup of sauce in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with six tortillas, half of the shrimp, crab and sauce and 1-1/4 cups cheese. Repeat layers. Tear or cut remaining tortillas; arrange over cheese. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting. Garnish with sour cream and minced cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 19g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 141mg cholesterol, Sodium 924mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.