Dinner for 8
Shrimp Enchiladas
$8.80for 455 minServes 8
Creamy shrimp filling wraps in tortillas, then bakes under salsa verde, cream, and melted Monterey Jack cheese.
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Tortillas, 8$0.30 each typical | 8 | $2.40Typical price |
 | Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
 | Bell peppers, 0.15 lb$2.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.39Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.15 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.20Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
 | Shrimp, 1 lb$7.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $7.99Typical price |
 | Cream cheese, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
 | Juice, 1 oz$0.04/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.04Typical price |
 | Alfredo, 8.5 oz$0.18/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $1.53Typical price |
 | Heavy cream, 8.25 oz$0.22/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.83Typical price |
 | Cheddar and shredded cheese, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $17.60 | ||
Swaps
- Swap shrimp for white fish (tilapiaabout $1.00/lb less at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
- Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
Typical price
$2.20 per serving$8.80 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 8 6-inch low-carb flour tortillas
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup white onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 lb shrimp
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with butter.
- Melt the remaining butter in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the bell pepper, onion, and garlic for 4 minutes.
- Add the shrimp, salt, and chili powder, then cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the shrimp reach 145 F.
- Stir in the cream cheese, cilantro, and lime juice until smooth, then divide the filling among the tortillas and roll them into the baking dish.
- Whisk the salsa verde and heavy cream together, pour the mixture over the enchiladas, and sprinkle on the cheese.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the cheese melts and the sauce bubbles.
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