El Chaya Shrimp Enchiladas

---

Delicious recipe from the famous el chaya restaurant in west hollywood, ca. printed in the la times food section. perfect for summer dining and entertaining.

---

Steps

---

Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat.

---

Add and saute onion until barely tender.

---

Stir in shrimp and cook just until they turn pink.

---

Remove from heat and add diced tomatoes.

---

In blender or food processor , combine cilantro , jalapenos , shallots and garlic.

---

Whir into a pasty sauce.

---

Add 1 tablespoon of water if needed so ingredients will blend.

---

Set aside.

---

Combine heavy cream and 1 cup shredded jack cheese in saucepan and place over low heat.

---

Heat just until cheese melts.

---

Set aside.

---

Evenly spread sprimp mixture on each tortilla with small amount of remaining jack cheese and roll into enchiladas.

---

In baking dish spread 1 / 2 cilantro sauce on bottom to cover.

---

Line with rolled tortillas and pour over remaining cilantro sauce.

---

Bake at 350 degrees about 10 minutes to heat through.

---

Pour cheese sauce over tortillas and bake about 5 minutes longer , then broil until lightly browned.

---

Ingredients

---

olive oil, diced onion, roma tomato, shrimp, cilantro, jalapeno chiles, shallots, garlic cloves, whipped cream, monterey jack cheese, flour tortillas