Best Crab Enchiladas With Green Mole Recipes

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CRABMEAT ENCHILADAS



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This is so good. A different twist on enchiladas. It has been around my house for a long time. It is adapted from a recipe in a 1979 edition of Seasoned with Sun.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon flour
2 cups reduced-fat milk
4 -6 long green chili peppers, roasted,peeled,seeded and chopped (a 4-oz can of chopped green chili can be substituted for the fresh)
1/4 lb monterey jack cheese, grated
1/4 lb longhorn cheddar cheese, grated
1 small amount canola oil
1 dozen corn tortilla
2 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
  • Saute onion in oil, add flour, milk and chili.
  • Cook until medium thick.
  • Reserve 1/4 cup of cheeses to sprinkle over top of sauce.
  • Heat 1/2 to 1 tsp of canola oil at a time in skillet.
  • When oil is warm quickly dip tortillas in oil until soft and warm.
  • Immediately put 1 Tablespon each of cheese, crabmeat and sauce in tortilla and roll up.
  • Place seam side down in a 11x7 inch pan.
  • Repeat until all tortillas are used.
  • Pour the remaining sauce on top and sprinkle with reserved cheeses.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.4, Fat 26.5, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 100.5, Sodium 1125.5, Carbohydrate 46.9, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 10.6, Protein 39

CRAB ENCHILADAS WITH GREEN MOLE



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Provided by Cecilia Hae-Jin Lee

Categories     Bake     Cinco de Mayo     Dinner     Crab     Potluck     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 entrée servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 red onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 pound lump crabmeat
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 cups jarred or fresh Herbed Pumpkin Seed Mole
Twelve 5-to 6-inch corn tortillas
1 cup crumbled cotija cheese
3 green onions, chopped
1 ripe avocado, pitted and sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the onions and celery and cook until slightly limp, about 2 minutes. Add the crab, oregano, and pepper and toss until the crabmeat is heated through, just another couple of minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Spread 1/2 cup mole verde onto the bottom of a 9-by-13-by-2-inch baking dish.
  • Stack the tortillas on a microwave-safe plate and cover with a wet paper towel. Microwave on high for 30 to 60 seconds, until softened. Spread the tortillas out onto a couple of large baking sheets or cutting boards.
  • Spoon some of the crab mixture in a line down the center of each tortilla. Roll them up, placing them seam-side down on the mole verde in the baking dish. Repeat until all of the tortillas are placed in the dish. Pour the remaining mole sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle with the cheese. Top with the green onions.
  • Bake until heated through and the cheese melts, about 15 minutes. To serve, transfer 2 enchiladas each onto 6 plates and top each with a couple of avocado slices.

AVOCADO-CRAB ENCHILADAS WITH GREEN SAUCE



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This is a recipe I have not tried but really looks good! Prep time includes refrigeration time. Source: The California Avocado Commission. For Avocado-Chicken Enchiladas substitute 4 skinned and boned chicken breast halves, cooked and shredded, for 1 pound crabmeat.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Crab

Time 4h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups chicken broth, divided
2 small california avocados, peeled and coarsely chopped
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened and cubed
3 jalapeno peppers, unseeded and cut in half
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
2 cloves garlic
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1 lb lump crabmeat, drained
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 bunch green onion, chopped
8 8-inch flour tortillas
3 cups shredded monterey jack pepper cheese (12 ounces)

Steps:

  • Process 1 cup broth, next 5 ingredients, and ½ teaspoon salt in a blender or food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.
  • Remove 1 cup sauce, and stir in crabmeat, next 3 ingredients, and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt.
  • Set aside.
  • Stir together remaining 2 cups sauce and remaining 1/2 cup chicken broth.
  • Cover and chill up to 4 hours, if desired.
  • Spoon crabmeat mixture evenly down center of tortillas.
  • Sprinkle evenly with 2 cups cheese, and roll up.
  • Place seam side down in a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
  • Cover and chill up to 4 hours, if desired.
  • Pour sauce mixture over top, and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese.
  • Bake at 350° for 20 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1337.7, Fat 87.6, SaturatedFat 45.1, Cholesterol 286.2, Sodium 2422.7, Carbohydrate 72.5, Fiber 11.1, Sugar 3.9, Protein 67.9

CRAB ENCHILADAS WITH GREEN MOLE RECIPE - (4.6/5)



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Provided by Dr_Mom

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 red onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 pound lump crabmeat
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 cups Herbed Pumpkin Seed Mole, recipe on Key Ingredient
Twelve 5-to 6-inch corn tortillas
1 cup crumbled cotija cheese
3 green onions, chopped
1 ripe avocado, pitted and sliced - optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the onions and celery and cook until slightly limp, about 2 minutes. Add the crab, oregano, and pepper and toss until the crabmeat is heated through, just another couple of minutes. Remove from the heat. Spread 1/2 cup mole verde onto the bottom of a 9-by-13-by-2-inch baking dish. Stack the tortillas on a microwave-safe plate and cover with a wet paper towel. Microwave on high for 30 to 60 seconds, until softened. Spread the tortillas out onto a couple of large baking sheets or cutting boards. Spoon some of the crab mixture in a line down the center of each tortilla. Roll them up, placing them seam-side down on the mole verde in the baking dish. Repeat until all of the tortillas are placed in the dish. Pour the remaining mole sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle with the cheese. Top with the green onions. Bake until heated through and the cheese melts, about 15 minutes. To serve, transfer 2 enchiladas each onto 6 plates and top each with a couple of avocado slices.

CRAB ENCHILADAS



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Based on a chicken recipe I have on here and a good way to make use of all the crabs we are currently catching.

Provided by JustJanS

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup crabmeat
1 (440 g) can creamed corn
3/4 cup sour cream
3 green onions, finely sliced
2 tablespoons chopped coriander
1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapeno pepper
1 tablespoon lime juice
Tabasco sauce
6 tortillas
1 cup salsa, sauce
1 1/2 cups grated cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180c.
  • Mix first 8 ingredients together.
  • Fill each tortilla with 1/4 th of the mixture and lay in a baking dish.
  • Spread with tomato salsa, then sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake for 30 minutes until well heated through and cheese is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 882.8, Fat 37.5, SaturatedFat 18.9, Cholesterol 61.5, Sodium 2451, Carbohydrate 112.7, Fiber 8, Sugar 10.7, Protein 28.8

CRAB MEAT ENCHILADAS



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Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 1/2 oz. jack cheese (shredded)
1/2 cup of Mexican cream
(if not available, sour cream with some heavy cream added may be used)
12 corn tortillas (or flour if desired)
3 1/2 oz. cheddar cheese (shredded)
1/2 cup of onion (1/4 inch dice)
3 tablespoons cilantro (chop)
Guacamole:
1/4 cup of onion (chop 1/4 inch dice)
1/2 cup of tomatoes (chopped 1/4 inch dice)
2 whole large avocados (pitted and mashed)
1/2 cup of HERDEZ(R) salsa verde
1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
1 1/2 cups Shredded crab or imitation crab
4 oz of dried red peppers
3 cups of water
1 1/2 teaspoon of salt
2 cloves of garlic
2 cups HERDEZ® Salsa Casera medium
4 Tablespoons of grapeseed oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Heat water on stove at medium temperature, add red peppers. Boil until peppers soften (about 7-10 minutes). While red peppers soften, chop onion, cilantro and mix together. Mix the two cheeses together in a bowl. When red peppers soften, transfer them into blender. Add 2 cups of the same boiled water, salt, and garlic to blender. Blend for 2-3 minutes. Using a bowl and a strainer, strain this mixture to remove seeds and remaining skin. Add 1 cup of HERDEZ® Salsa Casera to mixture. Mix well. Add grapeseed oil to skillet and heat. Soften tortillas in grapeseed oil for 10-20 sec. Set on paper towel until all tortillas are done. Dip tortillas into red sauce and lay on flat surface, add crab and roll. Place rolled tortillas into a 9 x 13 pan. Use remaining red sauce to cover rolled tortillas. Pour 1/2 cup of remaining HERDEZ® salsa over mixture. Sprinkle cheese over the salsa. Pour remaining 1/2 cups of HERDEZ® salsa over cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Remove from oven. Sprinkle the onion and cilantro mixture over the cheese. Drizzle the Mexican cream over mixture. Serves 4
  • Guacamole:
  • Mix together mashed avocado, diced onions, diced tomatoes, lime juice and HERDEZ® Salsa Verde. Serve.

CRAB ENCHILADAS (REAL OR IMITATION)



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After searching several other recipes and trying some, this is my version. You can use part shrimp in this with equal success.

Provided by CJAY8248

Categories     Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 8 enchiladas, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup onion, chopped
8 ounces crab, chopped
1 3/4 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
8 corn tortillas, taco size
1 cup milk
1 dash of fresh grated nutmeg
white pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl stir together soup, onion, nutmeg and white pepper.
  • In another bowl, place half of the soup mixture, crab, and 1 cup of the cheese, set aside.
  • Wrap the tortillas in paper towels and microwave for 30-60 seconds (until soft and slightly warm). Use fresh tortillas for best results.
  • Place 1/3 cup of the mixture on each tortilla and roll up.
  • Place seam side down in a greased 11 x 7 ich baking dish.
  • Stir milk into the reserved soup mixture, pour over the enchiladas.
  • Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350* for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and sauce is slightly bubbly.
  • Let stand for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.8, Fat 23.2, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 91.6, Sodium 982, Carbohydrate 32, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 1.9, Protein 28.6

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