From above, the dish appears vibrant and inviting. A quartet of plump enchiladas lay snugly in center of the plate, blanketed in a glowing red guajillo chilli sauce and garnished with creamy, melted cheese. Bright green herbs and red radishes dot the top, adding a pop of color, with fresh lime wedges on the side.

Crab-Stuffed Guajillo Enchiladas with Seasonal Greens

Name: Crab-Stuffed Guajillo Enchiladas with Seasonal Greens
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: cooked and shredded crab meat, 2 cups cooked and shredded; soft corn tortillas, 8 None; dried Guajillo Chilies, 4 dried; garlic cloves, 2 cloves minced; medium onion, 1 chopped; spring greens (can be spinach, chard or any mix of your liking), 4 cups None; Chihuahua cheese or Monterey Jack, 1 cup grated; radishes, 4 sliced; fresh lime, 2 cut into wedges; fresh Coriander/Cilantro, a handful chopped; vegetable oil, 4 tablespoons None; water, 2 cups None; salt, to taste None

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style Mexican

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: April 24, 2024

This recipe brings a seafood twist to the traditional Mexican Enchilada in an unconventional yet absolutely delicious way. The sweet, succulent crab meat, paired with lush, bright spring greens and a homemade guajillo chilli sauce, perfectly balances mouthwatering flavors and festive Mexican spirit.

Ingredients (for 4)

Cooked and shredded crab meat - 2 cups - cooked and shredded
Soft corn tortillas - 8
Dried guajillo chilies - 4 - dried
Garlic cloves - 2 cloves - minced
Medium onion - 1 - chopped
Spring greens (can be spinach, chard or any mix of your liking) - 4 cups
Chihuahua cheese or monterey jack - 1 cup - grated
Radishes - 4 - sliced
Fresh lime - 2 - cut into wedges
Fresh coriander/cilantro - a handful - chopped
Vegetable oil - 4 tablespoons
Water - 2 cups
Salt - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🌶🔥🔄

Start by roasting your guajillo chillies in a heating pan. Be sure to turn them frequently so they don't burn.
Step 2 - 🥣💧⏲️

Once the chilies are toasted, cover them with hot water and let them soak for 15 minutes. Later, blend them with garlic, half of the onions and water to make a fine sauce. Strain the sauce to remove any seeds or skin.
Step 3 - 🍳🦀🔁

In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil and sauté the remaining onions. Once transparent, add your shredded crab meat and sauté until it's well mixed with onions.
Step 4 - 🍳🥬🧂

Add 2 cups of spring greens to the pan and cook until wilted. Season with salt to taste.
Step 5 - 🔥🌶️🌮

Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a separate pan, heat the guajillo sauce. Dip each tortilla briefly in the sauce, then fill with the crab and green mixture. Roll and place in a baking dish seam-side down.
Step 6 - 🧀🌮🔥

Pour the remaining guajillo sauce over the filled enchiladas and sprinkle with cheese. Bake in the oven until the cheese has melted and the sauce bubbles, about 15-20 minutes.
Step 7 - 🍽️🍃🍈

Serve your enchiladas hot, garnished with radish slices, fresh cilantro/coriander and a lime wedge on the side.

Additional

Rather than using a typical tomato based salsa, a guajillo chilli sauce is used which lends a unique flavor to the enchiladas. This is a colorful and tasty dish that's sure to be a hit. An excellent dish for a dinner party or for a special Mexican-themed meal at home.