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Crab Enchiladas with Creamy Lime Sauce

A unique twist on a classic dish, these Crab Enchiladas combine sweet, tender crab with fresh veggies and a rich, tangy lime sauce. Easy to make and packed with flavor, they’re a perfect option for an easy dinner that feels special!

Course Dinner, Main Dish
Keyword Casserole, Enchiladas
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 12 oz imitation crab meat shredded
  • 2 cup shredded cheddar, Mexican-blend, Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack cheese divided
  • 3 tbsp sour cream
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • ½ cup green onion chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • 12 small corn tortillas

For the Creamy Lime Sauce:

  • 1 cup sour cream or full-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 3 limes

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350℉. Lightly spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients until smooth. For the limes, use the juice from all three limes and the zest from one. Set bowl aside.

  3. In a large bowl, mix the crab, one cup of shredded cheese, sour cream, bell pepper, green onions, cumin and smoked paprika until well combined.

  4. On a microwave-safe plate lined with a paper towel, add two tortillas. Microwave for 10 seconds to soften. This makes them easier to wrap without them breaking.

  5. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the crab mixture into the center of each tortilla. Roll tightly and place them seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. (Repeat the last two steps and keep working in batches of two until baking dish is full and all enchiladas are rolled.)

  6. Spread the creamy lime sauce evenly over the enchiladas, making sure every part of the tortillas are covered. Sprinkle the remaining cup of cheese on top.

  7. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes. (For extra browned cheese, turn broiler on high for the last 2-3 minutes. Always be careful when using the broiler setting and keep an eye on the oven to avoid burning the food.)

  8. Let cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes and then serve immediately. Enjoy!

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