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Seafood Enchiladas with Imitation Crab Recipe

Savory Seafood Enchiladas with Imitation Crab Recipe Delight

This Seafood Enchiladas with Imitation Crab Recipe is a quick, customizable delight that's sure to satisfy even the pickiest eaters.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 enchiladas
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 pound Imitation Crab Can substitute with real crab, shrimp, or scallops
  • 1 Onion Diced, can substitute with shallots or omit
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Chopped, omit if not preferred
  • 1/2 cup Lime Juice Fresh is best
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be used
  • Hot Sauce To taste
For the Wraps
  • 4 Large Burrito Wraps or Corn Wraps Choose corn tortillas for authentic flavor
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Enchilada Sauce Your favorite brand or green enchilada sauce
  • 2 cups Four Cheese Mexican Blend Any cheese blend can be used
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For sautéing onions
  • Salt & Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Deep Skillet
  • baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) for the enchiladas.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Fold in 1 pound of imitation crab, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat to low, mix in 1/4 cup cilantro, juice of half a lime, 1/2 cup sour cream, and 2 cups cheese blend. Stir until smooth.
  5. Taste and adjust flavor with hot sauce.
  6. Fill each wrap with the crab mixture, fold sides, and roll tightly. Place in a greased baking dish.
  7. Pour enchilada sauce over the wraps.
  8. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Let cool briefly before serving with garnishes like lettuce and sour cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1enchiladaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best flavor and don't overfill the wraps to prevent messy baking.

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