Best Southwest Seafood Burritos Recipes

SOUTHWEST SEAFOOD BURRITOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Combine shrimp and shredded lobster/crab meat and mix well.
• Reserve 1/4-1/2 cup shredded cheese to top enchiladas with.
• Warm each tortilla before rolling (I put each one in the microwave on HIGH for 14 seconds) lay warmed tortilla on a flat surface.
• Place approximately 3/4 cup of seafood mixture across bottom third of tortilla; sprinkle some cheese on seafood mixture.
• Roll tortilla to halfway point carefully tucking seafood mixture inside.
• Fold in each side and finish rolling tortilla.
• Place rolled tortillas side by side in a 9x13-inch baking pan.
• When all tortillas have been rolled (enchiladas) and placed in pan, pour enchilada sauce over all of the enchiladas.
• The sauce should cover the enchiladas completely.
• Sprinkle the chopped green onion then the remaining cheese over the top of enchiladas.
• Cover and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes.
• Uncover and cook an additional 15-20 minutes.
• Serve hot garnished with sour cream and additional green onions if desired.

SHRIMP BURRITOS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, combine the first six ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until cream cheese is melted and blended. Stir in shrimp; heat through., Spoon 2/3 cup filling off center on each tortilla. Sprinkle each with 2 tablespoons cheese. Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up. Serve with lettuce.

SHRIMP BURRITOS

Steps:

• Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, and cook until tender, stirring frequently. Stir in rice, and season with cumin and 3/4 teaspoon of garlic salt. Cook and stir until the rice is lightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth and the diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then cover and cook over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, until all of the liquid has been absorbed.
• In a small saucepan, stir together the refried beans, 3/4 teaspoon of garlic salt, and black pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally until heated through.
• Place shrimp in a bowl, and stir in garlic until shrimp is coated. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, and coat with cooking spray. Saute shrimp until heated through and lightly browned.
• In a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, mayonnaise, and chipotle peppers until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Place about 1/4 cup of cheese onto each warm tortilla. Then place about 1/2 cup of shrimp on the cheese. Top with 1/4 cup of beans, and 1/4 cup of rice. Spread on about a tablespoon of the chipotle sauce, and salsa to taste. Roll up, and serve.