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Seafood Chimichanga Recipe

Seafood Chimichanga Recipe

For seafood lovers, there’s nothing better than a delicious seafood chimichanga recipe. This seafood-filled dish combines the best of Mexican flavors with the delectable taste of seafood.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Seafood Chimichanga Recipe
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 758kcal
Author: Bex Smith

Equipment

  • skillet
  • oven
  • saucepan

Ingredients

  • 1 pound shrimp
  • 4 burrito-sized tortillas
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • Non-stick cooking spray
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 2 Tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 0.5 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 8- ounce can of diced green chiles
  • 2 Tablespoon butter
  • 3 Tablespoons flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add diced vegetables (onions, peppers, and green chiles) and cook until they are soft, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add taco seasoning to the vegetables and stir to combine.
  • Return shrimp to the skillet and mix with the vegetables.
  • In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Whisk in flour until it forms a paste.
  • Gradually add chicken broth, whisking continuously until the mixture thickens.
  • Add cumin, salt, and black pepper to the sauce and stir to combine.
  • Remove from heat and stir in sour cream.
  • Lay out tortillas on a flat surface and divide the shrimp filling among them.
  • Sprinkle shredded cheese over the filling.
  • Roll up the tortillas, tucking in the ends to seal them.
  • Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and place the chimichangas seam side down.
  • Spray the tops of the chimichangas with more non-stick cooking spray.
  • Bake for 20 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
  • Serve with the creamy sauce and salsa on top.

Notes

  • Be sure to thoroughly cook the shrimp before filling the tortillas.
  • Use a non-stick skillet to sauté the shrimp and vegetables to prevent sticking.
  • Make sure the tortillas are sealed properly so that they don’t fall apart during cooking.
  • For a healthier option, you can bake the chimichangas instead of frying them.

Nutrition

Calories: 758kcal
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