Melty shrimp, garlic, and cheese wrapped in tortillas, baked in creamy sauce for classic Tex-Mex flavor.
# Components:
→ Shrimp Filling
01 - 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
05 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely diced (optional)
06 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
→ Cheese Sauce
12 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
13 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
14 - 1 cup whole milk
15 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
16 - 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
17 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
18 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
19 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
20 - juice of 1/2 lime
→ Assembly
21 - 8 medium flour tortillas (8-inch)
22 - 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, for topping
23 - 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, for topping
24 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
# Method Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add garlic, jalapeño, and bell pepper; sauté for 2 more minutes.
03 - Add shrimp, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook until shrimp turn pink and opaque, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in chopped cilantro, remove from heat, and set aside.
04 - Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add milk and cream, whisking constantly until thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Lower the heat and add Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and lime juice. Stir until smooth. Remove from heat.
05 - Spoon a small amount of cheese sauce into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
06 - Divide the shrimp filling evenly among the tortillas. Roll up each tortilla and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
07 - Pour the remaining cheese sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas. Sprinkle reserved shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese on top.
08 - Bake uncovered for 18 to 20 minutes, until cheese sauce is bubbly and lightly golden.
09 - Remove from oven, garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.
