Description
Seafood Enchilada Pasta Bake is a delightful fusion of flavors that elevates traditional comfort food to new heights. This creamy, cheesy dish combines succulent shrimp and imitation crab meat with zesty seasonings, all baked together with tender pasta for a meal that’s sure to impress family and friends. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this one-pan wonder can be prepared in just 35 minutes, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a flavorful yet quick dinner option. Serve it up hot and bubbling from the oven, topped with fresh cilantro for a pop of color and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz ziti pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz imitation crab meat
- 1/3 cup sweet onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup jalapeno pepper, chopped (jarred preferred)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup shredded colby jack cheese
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sherry
- 1 14.5 oz can of chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp old bay seasoning
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large sauté pan over medium-low heat, melt butter. Add onion, garlic, and jalapeno; sauté until tender.
- Sprinkle shrimp with old bay seasoning and add to the pan along with imitation crab meat, sherry, and chicken broth. Cook until shrimp are opaque.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream, flour, and white pepper until smooth. Stir into the seafood mixture; simmer until thickened.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the seafood mixture in the pan; transfer to a baking dish and top with shredded colby jack cheese.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes; then broil until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 170mg