Weeknight Shrimp Enchiladas with Creamy Lobster Bisque Sauce
These enchiladas layer tender seared shrimp with a smoky mix of poblanos, onions, and spices, then blanket everything in a rich, velvety lobster bisque sauce. Baked with a bubbly Monterey Jack and Cheddar topping, they balance gentle heat with deep seafood flavor. Serve Weeknight Shrimp Enchiladas with Creamy Lobster Bisque Sauce for a cozy dinner or a special weekend meal with friends.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Weeknight Shrimp Enchiladas with Creamy Lobster Bisque Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 17
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Season the shrimp with salt and cayenne in a bowl and toss with tongs to coat evenly.
- 2
Add 1 tablespoon avocado oil to a skillet and set over medium-high heat. Place the shrimp in a single layer without crowding; sear for 30 to 60 seconds per side, then transfer to a bowl. Work in batches. Refrigerate the seared shrimp.
- 3
Add the peppers, onions, and a large pinch of salt to the skillet. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring up the browned bits from the bottom, until the onions start to turn translucent, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 4
Season with chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, black pepper, chipotle pepper, and garlic; cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes more. Remove 8 rounded tablespoons of the mixture to a bowl and set aside.
- 5
Pour in the water and stir to deglaze the bottom. Stir in the lobster bisque, plus a few tablespoons of water used to rinse the cans. Add the tomato paste and raise the heat to medium-high; stir until combined. Bring the sauce to a simmer, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 6
Meanwhile, remove the shrimp from the refrigerator and pour any accumulated juices from the shrimp into the sauce. Turn off the heat, stir in the cilantro, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 7
Spoon half of the sauce into the bottom of a large (15x10-inch) baking dish.
- 8
Brush each tortilla on both sides with avocado oil. Toss the Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese together in a bowl.
- 9
Top each tortilla with 1/4 cup of the cheese mixture, then 4 shrimp. Add 1 spoon of the reserved veggie mixture. Add 2 tablespoons more of the cheese mixture on top and roll up the tortilla, ending with the seam on the bottom.
- 10
Place 8 rolled enchiladas in the baking dish, seam side down, and top with the remaining sauce. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese, or more if desired.
- 11
Bake in the preheated oven until the top starts to brown and the sauce is bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes. Let the enchiladas rest for about 10 minutes before serving. While they rest, garnish with thinly sliced jalapeños and radishes.
- 12
Serve with extra sauce from the bottom of the dish spooned over. Garnish with additional sliced jalapeño, radish, and chopped cilantro, and serve with sour cream, hot sauce, and fresh lime wedges.
- Calories 619.74 kcal High 31%
- Protein 56.6 g Good Source 113%
- Carbohydrate 41.6 g 15%
- Total Fat 22.92 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 10.55 g High 53%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 385.87 mg High 129%
- Sodium 1308.98 mg High 57%
- Dietary Fiber 2.89 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 3.6 g --
- Added Sugars 0.62 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 570.79 mg Good Source 44%
- Iron 2.67 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 780.82 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 21.36 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 32.39 mg Good Source 36%
- Vitamin D 0.27 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Weeknight Shrimp Enchiladas with Creamy Lobster Bisque Sauce is made with 24 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Avocado Oil, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 619.74 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Weeknight Shrimp Enchiladas with Creamy Lobster Bisque Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado Oil, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder, Chipotle Powder. The full list of 24 is above.
- How long does it take to make Weeknight Shrimp Enchiladas with Creamy Lobster Bisque Sauce?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 619.74 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Weeknight Shrimp Enchiladas with Creamy Lobster Bisque Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 24 ingredients and 12 steps.
- Is Weeknight Shrimp Enchiladas with Creamy Lobster Bisque Sauce healthy?
- Weeknight Shrimp Enchiladas with Creamy Lobster Bisque Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 619.74 calories and 56.6 g of protein, or 113% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1308.98 mg (57% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.55 g (53% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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