Ingredients and Weight:
1 pound (454g) cooked seafood mix (lobster, shrimp, crab)
1 cup (236ml) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
8 corn tortillas
1 cup (236ml) enchilada sauce
1/2 cup (118ml) chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon (15ml) chili powder
1 teaspoon (5ml) ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Cooking: 30 minutes
- Total: 50 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the cooked seafood with the shredded cheese, cilantro, chili powder, and cumin. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat the enchilada sauce in a small saucepan.
- Take each tortilla and spoon some of the seafood mixture into it. Roll up and place in a baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Pour the enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until the top is slightly crispy.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve.
Nutritional Information:
(Based on the given ingredients and standard nutritional values)
- Calories: Approximately 450 calories per serving (assuming 2 enchiladas per person)
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 25g
Dish Characteristics:
- A unique blend of seafood and traditional Mexican flavors.
- The enchiladas are filled with a rich seafood mixture and topped with a spicy enchilada sauce.
- The dish has a creamy and spicy taste that is popular among Americans.
User Comments:
- "This dish was amazing! The seafood was fresh and the enchilada sauce was perfect."
- "I love the combination of flavors in this dish. It's a great way to enjoy seafood with a Mexican twist."
- "The texture of the corn tortillas was perfect, not too crispy and not too soft."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use cooked seafood to ensure proper cooking of the dish.
- Adjust the chili powder and cumin according to your desired level of spice.
- For best results, use fresh ingredients from the supermarket.
