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Seafood Enchiladas with Green Mojo
SpanishMasterchef

Seafood Enchiladas with Green Mojo

White fish and shrimp with a Spanish-style green garlic and herb sauce.

Prep Time

30 min

Cook Time

25 min

Servings

3

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Fresh sea bass fillets, skinless and diced
  • 0.5 pound Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 0.5 cup Extra virgin Spanish olive oil
  • 6 units Fresh garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 bunch Fresh Italian parsley, leaves only
  • 2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar (Vinagre de Jerez)
  • 2 units Shallots, finely minced
  • 1.5 cups Manchego cheese, aged 6 months, grated
  • 12 units Corn tortillas, high quality
  • 0.5 cup Heavy cream
  • 0.25 cup Toasted pine nuts(optional)
  • 1 pinch Sea salt and white pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Green Mojo by emulsifying the olive oil, garlic, parsley, and sherry vinegar in a high-speed blender until a vibrant, smooth green sauce forms.

  2. 2

    In a cold sauté pan, sweat the minced shallots in a tablespoon of olive oil until translucent, then increase heat and quickly sear the diced sea bass and shrimp for 2 minutes; they should remain slightly undercooked.

  3. 3

    Deglaze the seafood pan with two tablespoons of the Green Mojo and a splash of heavy cream, then fold in half of the grated Manchego cheese until a thick, cohesive filling forms.

  4. 4

    Lightly flash-fry each corn tortilla in 350°F oil for 5 seconds per side to soften, then drain immediately on paper towels to ensure they remain pliable without breaking.

  5. 5

    Place a generous spoonful of the seafood mixture into each tortilla, roll tightly, and arrange seam-side down in a ceramic baking dish.

  6. 6

    Whisk the remaining heavy cream into the rest of the Green Mojo sauce to create a rich topping, then pour evenly over the assembled enchiladas.

  7. 7

    Top with the remaining Manchego cheese and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese has formed a golden crust.

  8. 8

    Garnish with toasted pine nuts and a drizzle of fresh olive oil before serving immediately on warmed plates.

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