Description
Seafood Enchilada Pasta Bake is a mouthwatering dish that marries the zesty flavors of enchiladas with the comforting texture of a pasta bake. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this recipe features tender shrimp and imitation crab meat enveloped in a creamy sauce, topped with melted cheese. In just 35 minutes, you can create a satisfying meal that appeals to both kids and adults alike. This versatile dish can be served as a main course or side at any occasion, making it a go-to recipe for busy weeknights or special events. Prepare it ahead of time for added convenience, and watch it become a favorite at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz ziti
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz imitation crab meat
- 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 C jalapeno pepper, chopped (jarred preferred)
- 1 C sour cream
- 3/4 C shredded Colby Jack cheese
Instructions
- Cook ziti according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Season shrimp with Old Bay seasoning.
- In a large sauté pan over medium-low heat, melt butter and sauté onion, garlic, and jalapeño until tender.
- Add seasoned shrimp, imitation crab meat, sherry, and chicken broth; cook until shrimp is opaque.
- In a bowl, whisk together sour cream, white pepper, and flour; stir into seafood mixture and simmer until thickened.
- Combine cooked pasta with the seafood mixture in a baking dish; top with shredded cheese.
- Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes; broil until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 190mg