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Shrimp Enchiladas
Seafood is abundant in Mexico and plays an important role in many of its regional cuisine's. Capture the flavor of Mexico’s coastal regions with this easy recipe.
Serves 4
1 tbsp	vegetable oil
1 cup	(1 small) chopped onion
1 cup	(1 small) chopped green bell pepper
1	clove garlic, finely chopped
1 1/4 cups	enchilada sauce with Green Chiles & Onion, divided
1/2 lb	cooked bay shrimp
1/4 cup	vegetable oil
8 (6 inch)	corn tortillas
1 1/2 cups	shredded monterey jack or shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
(optional)	sliced red bell pepper

-	Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat.
-	Add onion, bell pepper and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
-	Add 1/4 cup enchilada sauce and shrimp.
-	Cook for 2 minutes or until heated through.
-	Pour remaining enchilada sauce in small skillet; heat until warm.

-	Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in separate small skillet over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes.
-	Pass tortillas, using tongs, through oil to soften.
-	Place on paper towels to soak.
-	Pass tortillas through enchilada sauce.

-	Spoon 1/4 cup shrimp mixture down center of each tortilla; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cheese. Roll up.
-	Place seam-side down on microwave-safe platter or baking dish.
-	Top with remaining enchilada sauce.
-	Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
-	Bake in preheated 350º F. oven for 5 to 8 minutes or microwave on HIGH (100%) power for 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
-	Top with bell pepper slices.

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