Description
Seafood Enchilada Pasta Bake is a delightful fusion dish that brings together the comforting essence of pasta and the savory flavors of fresh seafood. This creamy, zesty casserole combines tender shrimp and imitation crab meat with a hint of jalapeño for a flavorful kick. It’s an easy, quick meal perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings, ready in just 35 minutes. Impress your guests with this unique take on traditional enchiladas, ensuring everyone at the table will be asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz ziti pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz imitation crab meat
- 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 can (14.5 oz) chicken broth
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 1/3 cup sweet onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup jalapeño pepper, chopped
Instructions
- Cook ziti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large sauté pan, melt butter over medium heat and add onion, garlic, and jalapeño; cook until tender.
- Add shrimp and crab meat; sprinkle with Old Bay seasoning. Pour in chicken broth and sherry, cooking until shrimp are opaque.
- In a bowl, whisk together sour cream, flour, and white pepper. Add to the seafood mixture and simmer until thickened.
- Combine cooked ziti with the seafood sauce in a baking dish. Top with cheese.
- Bake at 350°F for about 10 minutes or until bubbly; broil briefly for a golden top.
- Garnish with cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (220g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg