How to Cook Yummy Cajun Shrimp Enchiladas

Cajun Shrimp Enchiladas.

You can cook Cajun Shrimp Enchiladas using 15 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Cajun Shrimp Enchiladas

1. You need 4 Lbs of Shrimp (raw, peeled, and deveined).
2. You need 1 of Onion (diced).
3. Prepare 3 cloves of Garlic (minced).
4. You need 2 Tbs of Jalapeños.
5. Prepare 6 Tbs of Butter.
6. You need 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour.
7. You need 3 Cup of Chicken Broth.
8. It's 10 Oz of can Tomatoes (diced).
9. It's 3 Tbs of Cajun Seasoning.
10. You need 1 tsp of Chili Powder.
11. It's 1/2 tsp of Cayenne Pepper.
12. You need 1/2 tsp of Garlic Powder.
13. Prepare 1 pkg of Cream cheese (8 Oz).
14. It's 1 lb of Monterey Jack Cheese (grated).
15. Prepare 10 of large Tortillas.

Cajun Shrimp Enchiladas step by step

1. In a large Skillet, saute onion, garlic, and jalapeno in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in broth until a nice Roux is formed..
2. Bring to a slow boil, reduce heat and add the shrimp, tomatoes, and seasonings. When shrimp is starting to turn slightly pink, stirring cream cheese and shredded cheese and cook until melted.
3. Remove approximately 2 cups and set aside for later as a topping..
4. Spoon approximately three quarter cup down the center of each tortilla. Fold ends and roll up. Place on baking sheets lined with parchment paper, ensure a small space between each tortilla. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
5. Plate enchiladas, and spoon some of the mixture that was set aside on top..

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