SHRIMP AND CRAB ENCHILADAS

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

4 poblano peppers
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 white onion, chopped
5 to 6 cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken stock
1 to 2 cups heavy cream
1/2 lemon
2 tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper
Red pepper flakes
12 jumbo shrimp
8 ounces crab meat
2 tablespoons lemon juice
20 corn tortillas
Vegetable oil, for frying
Queso fresco or cojita cheese, for topping
Pickled Red Onions, recipe follows, for topping
Crema, for drizzling
Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
1 red onion, sliced
1 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons salt

Steps:

  • For the poblano sauce: Roast the poblanos over a flame until black on all sides (this can also be done under a broiler). Place in a bowl, cover with a lid or plate and set aside for 15 minutes to steam.
  • Begin the base for the sauce by combining the butter, white onions and garlic in a saucepan. Salt well. Cook over medium heat until the onions are softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle with the flour and whisk to combine. Stir in chicken stock, bring to a simmer, stirring, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until thickened. Remove from heat and add to a blender.
  • Peel the blackened skin off the poblanos--this is easier to do under cold running water. Then remove the stems and seeds. Add the flesh to the sauce base in the blender. Blend until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Return the poblano sauce to the saucepan and bring to a simmer. Add the cream, starting with 1 cup--add more if necessary. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and lemon juice
  • For the shrimp and crab: In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add a pinch of salt and red pepper flakes. Add the shrimp and cook, tossing, until opaque.
  • Add the crab meat and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring well. Check that the shrimp are cooked through and then finish with squeeze of lemon. Set aside.
  • For the enchiladas: Fry the tortillas for 20 seconds in hot oil to make them pliable. Drain on paper towels. Lay out tortillas and fill with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the seafood filling. Plate 2 enchiladas per serving. Top with poblano sauce and then with queso fresco, Pickled Red Onions and crema. Garnish with cilantro.
  • Combine the red onions, vinegar, sugar and salt in a saucepan and boil for 30 minutes. Drain the onions. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Khalifa Ado
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These enchiladas were a bit too salty for my taste. I would use less salt next time.


Oscar Kudah
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These enchiladas were a bit too dry for my taste. I would add more sauce next time.


Breeyah Maddox
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These enchiladas were too spicy for me. I would use less chili powder next time.


Melissa Beltrand
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These enchiladas were a bit bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.


Naomi
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I've made these enchiladas several times and they're always a hit. They're easy to make and the flavor is amazing.


J'albert Yulo
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These enchiladas were delicious! The shrimp and crab were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


muzah visuals
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I made these enchiladas for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone raved about them. I will definitely be making them again.


Pradeep Dhamala
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These enchiladas were a bit more work to make than I expected, but they were worth it. The flavors were amazing and the sauce was to die for.


Inamullah Asad
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I'm not a huge seafood fan, but these enchiladas were really good. The shrimp and crab were both cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful without being too spicy.


Michael Novor Addo
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These enchiladas were easy to make and turned out great! I used a store-bought enchilada sauce to save time and they still came out delicious.


Hunain Sabir
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I made these enchiladas for my family and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. The shrimp and crab were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Folala Adebimpe
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These shrimp and crab enchiladas were amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


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