Seafood Enchiladas with shrimp and scallops are the perfect way to celebrate Seafood Month, which is happening all of this month of October.
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This post is sponsored by the Marine Stewardship Council. As always, all opinions are my own.
What is Seafood Month?
Originally, Seafood Month was a celebration throughout the month of October, created by the seafood industry to promote the consumption of seafood. Now, however, Seafood Month is about highlighting how easy it is to enjoy seafood that's good for you and the oceans, too.
The Marine Stewardship Council is a global, non-profit organization. Its mission is to encourage fisheries around the world to meet their globally recognized standard for seafood sustainability and educate consumers about the benefits of choosing wild, certified sustainable seafood for the health of our oceans. so that we can continue to enjoy seafood into the future.
About the Marine Stewardship Council
The MSC works with scientists, conservation groups, as well as the seafood industry, to establish a standard for sustainability that is the most recognized in the world. Fisheries and companies that meet the MSC Standard, can use the MSC blue fish label on seafood product packaging to show consumers that their seafood comes from a well-managed, sustainable source that works hard to guard & protect the marine environment to keep our oceans healthy. To find out more, visit the MSC website.
Why Choose Sustainable Seafood?
Did you know that seafood is our only remaining source of food that is truly wild? All of us place value on that and know the importance of preserving it. In addition, some other great reasons to choose sustainable seafood:
- It's delicious
- Good for you
- A great source of protein
- Available in a wide range of prices, from frugal to extravagant
- You can find MSC certified sustainable seafood products locally, from fresh, frozen, canned, or packaged, and even pet food.
- Purchasing certified sustainable seafood may seem like a small thing, but the environmental impact is great
- MSC certified sustainable seafood is a food you can feel good about eating and feeding to your family
How Do I Know I'm Purchasing Certified Sustainable Seafood?
Know that you are supporting healthy oceans by choosing products that have the blue MSC label. This label assures you that the seafood you purchase is wild, traceable from ocean to plate, and sustainable.
About Seafood Enchiladas
A big pan of enchiladas is always a family favourite and a perfect comfort meal. These seafood enchiladas are a delicious take on that. I am using scallops and shrimp in this recipe, both of which are not only nutritious but also delicious.
Nutrition Info For Scallops
Scallops are highly nutritious and are low in calories but very high in protein. In addition, scallops are great sources of vitamin B12, Omega 3 Fatty Acids, calcium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, and trace minerals.
Nutrition Info for Shrimp
Similar to Scallops, wild-caught shrimp are very nutritious. Also low in calories, high in protein and a good source of vitamin B12, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, iron, and minerals. Shrimp is also a significant source of selenium.
More Seafood Recipes
When purchasing seafood, I always look for the MSC blue fish label and choose sustainable. Check out more seafood recipes like these:
Pan-Seared Scallops in Chardonnay Butter Sauce
Recipe
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Seafood Enchiladas
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ½ cup chunky salsa
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
- 2 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ lb scallops quartered
- ½ lb cooked salad shrimp
- 8 oz cream cheese cubed
- 1 cup Monterrey jack cheese shredded
- 12 small corn tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°
- Lightly spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat
- Add onion and garlic and cook about 5 minutes
- Add scallops and saute for about 5 minutes or until cooked through.
- Add salsa, cilantro, lime juice, and cumin
- Add cream cheese cubes and half of the Monterrey Jack, stirring until cheese is melted
- Remove from heat and stir in shrimp
- Divide the filling evenly between the tortillas, rolling them and placing seam side down in the prepared baking dish.
- Top with any leftover sauce, then the remainder of the cheese
- Bake 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned
- Garnish with cilantro or parsley
Stine Mari
I didn't know about that label, I'm going to check if they have those in Norway as well. Those enchiladas look so tasty and easy to make!
Colleen
Hi Stine, the MSC is a global organization, so I think you should be able to find the label in Norway. Enjoy your enchiladas!
Leanne
We love enchiladas in our house! And I'm a huge fan of seafood (sustainable seafood!), so I'm sure I could eat this entire dish myself! Pinned!
Colleen
Hi Leanne, I hope you enjoy that whole pan of enchiladas 🙂
Michelle
I've never had scallops in enchiladas before. This is brilliant! Seafood enchiladas are soooo good. I'm looking forward to trying your recipe.
Colleen
Hi Michelle, I know you're going to love it. Would love to hear how it went.
Jacqui Debono
Thanks for the tips on buying sustainably! I have a little card in my purse that ranks fish according to which is the best to buy from an environmental viewpoint. It also helps that this dish looks gorgeous - perfect for the cooler nights and our big family!
Colleen
You're really welcome, Jacqui! The purse card sounds like a great idea, and it's great to know that so many people are making the choice to buy sustainable. And this is a perfect dish for a big family! Enjoy.
Kacie
I have never tried seafood enchiladas before; I bet they taste lovely though. I have got more into seafood as I've got older.
Colleen
Seafood enchiladas are delicious, Kacie. Give these a try and you'll be hooked on seafood!
Ben
That looks amazing. I'm a fan of anything with seafood, and I love the idea of buying sustainable sources. We need more of that to keep our planet healthy.
Colleen
Thanks, Ben! I'm so glad to hear that you are on board with sustainable seafood! You're so right, we do need more participation to keep our oceans, and planet, healthy!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
I didn't realize there was a seafood month, so yay for that! Love enchiladas but haven't had a seafood version before! I need to give these a try - they look AWESOME! Pinned 🙂
Colleen
Thanks, Dawn. You're going to love these!
Bernice Hill
mmmm, a whole month of seafood?! I'm in! These enchiladas look so delicious and satisfying, I have to pin it for later.
Colleen
Yes, a whole month! So awesome, right Bernice? Enjoy!
Isabelle @ Crumb
These look amazing! Enchiladas are one of my favourite things to throw together for a quick weeknight dinner, but I never think to use seafood as a filling, even though I almost always have a bag of scallops and/or shrimp in the freezer. Thanks for the inspiration. 🙂
Colleen
You're welcome, Isabelle!
Elaine
A mouth-watering dish that I know would be great for a crowd, too. Love that it's gluten-free! Thanks for sharing.
Colleen
Hi Elaine, yes, a pan of enchiladas is always a welcome way to feed a crowd!
Anita
Easy, simple, and delicious! Plus, everyone is always impressed when it's seafood on the menu. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Colleen
Thanks Anita, and yes, especially when it's certified sustainable seafood!
Laura | Wandercooks
Currently drooling! Will be surprising my guests tonight with these enchiladas, no doubt they will be a hit!
Colleen
Hi Laura! Happy to make you drool. And I think you and your guests will love this tonight. Enjoy!
Beth
This looks so delicious! Seafood is lucky to get a whole month of celebration!! How do we get a whole month of chocolate?
Colleen
Hi Beth, Seafood deserves a whole month to celebrate the healh of our oceans. And I'm sure that chocolate has it's own month, does it not? If not, yes, it should! 🙂
kim
Yes, please! What a brilliant recipe! So tasty and easy! I'll definitely be making again and again.
Colleen
So glad you liked this recipe Kim!
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry
These enchiladas look incredible! They've got my mouth watering, I must try them
Colleen
Hi Bintu, I hope you do try them soon. They are so good!