Beto's Latin Grill Enchiladas Al Guero (Shrimp Enchiladas with Aji Cream Sauce)Source: San Antonio Express-News - 10/23/2002 - Beto's Latin Grill, San Antonio, Texas Aji Amarillo Cream Sauce 3 tablespoons canola oil 3/4 onion, cut into 1/4-inch cubes 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 cup white wine 1/2 cup lime juice 8 tablespoons aji amarillo paste (see Note) 2 cups heavy cream 3 cups seafood stock (bottled clam juice could be substituted) Shrimp Filling 3 tablespoons canola oil 1/4 onion, cut into 1/4-inch cubes 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 poblano pepper, roasted, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch cubes 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch cubes 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon oregano 2 pounds (21-25 count) shrimp, peeled, deveined and cut into 1/2 -inch pieces To Finish Oil 20 corn tortillas 1 recipe Shrimp Filling 1 recipe Aji Amarillo Cream Sauce 1 pound mozzarella cheese, grated 1 red onion, thinly sliced 1/4 pound cotija cheese, grated For Aji Amarillo Cream Sauce: Heat oil in a pan; add onion and garlic and saut? until tender. Add white wine, lime juice, aji paste, cream and seafood stock.Bring to a slow boil, simmer over medium heat until thickened and reduced by about one half, approximately 20 to 30 minutes. For Shrimp Filling: Heat oil in a pan, add onion and garlic and saut? until tender. Add poblano and bell pepper and stir. Add salt, pepper and oregano, stir, then add shrimp. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until shrimp are slightly pink. Do not overcook. To finish: Heat oil in a frying pan. Dip tortillas in hot oil, just until limp, about 5 seconds. Fill tortillas with shrimp filling, sprinkle on a bit of mozzarella and drizzle a tablespoon of aji sauce over top. Roll enchilada, place seam side down in a large greased casserole dish and top with sauce. Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over top and bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for approximately 5 to 7 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from oven and garnish with sliced red onion and top with cotija cheese. NOTE: Aji amarillo paste (yellow hot pepper paste) is available at Latin markets. Makes 8 to 10 servings. |