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Shrimp Enchiladas with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Parsnips

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Shrimp Enchiladas with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Parsnips

Shrimp Enchiladas with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Parsnips

amanda

Equipment

  • - Cutting Board

  • - Chef's Knife

  • - Mandoline Slicer

  • - Strainer

  • - Non-stick Skillet

  • - Baking Sheet

  • - Roasting Pan

  • - Cooking Spray

  • - Rolling Utensil (Pastry Roller)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds

  • 1 pound parsnips, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

  • 12 ounces red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams; about 2 small), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

  • 1/2 red onion, sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)

  • 5 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican)

  • 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt

  • 1 large garlic clove, peeled

  • 1 small jalapeño chile, halved, seeded

  • 2 cups coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

  • 1 cup chopped green onions (about 6)

  • 1 4-ounce can diced green chiles (preferably fire-roasted), drained

  • 2 cups purchased salsa verde or mild tomatillo salsa

  • 1/2 cup crema mexicana, crème fraîche, or sour cream, divided

  • 8 ounces cooked peeled deveined shrimp, coarsely chopped

  • 12 5 1/2- to 6-inch-diameter corn tortillas

  • 8 ounces crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese (about 2 cups)

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Toast cumin seeds in small skillet over medium heat until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Cool. Transfer to spice mill; process until finely ground. Combine parsnips, sweet potatoes, and red onion in large bowl. Add ground cumin, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, chili powder, oregano, and 1 teaspoon coarse salt; toss to coat. Transfer to prepared baking sheet. Roast vegetables until soft and browned in spots, turning occasionally, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool. DO AHEAD: Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
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Instruction 2

Preheat oven to 375°F. With machine running, add garlic and jalapeño through feed tube of processor and process until finely chopped. Add cilantro, green onions, and drained green chiles. Using on/off turns, process until coarse puree forms. Add salsa; process to blend. Transfer salsa mixture to large deep skillet. Add 1/4 cup crema and stir over medium-low heat just until warm (do not allow to boil). Remove from heat. Season salsa mixture to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and keep warm.
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Instruction 3

Measure 1 cup roasted vegetables; set aside. Transfer remaining vegetables to processor. Using on/off turns, process until coarsely chopped. Transfer to large bowl. Add shrimp and toss to incorporate evenly. Season filling to taste with salt and pepper.
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Instruction 4

Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Working with 1 tortilla at a time, cook until just softened, about 15 seconds per side (do not allow to brown). Transfer tortillas to paper towels to drain.
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Instruction 5

Spread 1/2 cup salsa mixture over bottom of 15 x 10 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Place 1 tortilla on work surface; sprinkle generous 2 teaspoons crumbled cheese down center. Top with generous 1/4 cup roasted vegetable filling, arranging down center atop cheese. Roll up tortilla and place, seam side down, in prepared dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas, cheese, and filling. Scatter reserved 1 cup roasted vegetables over enchiladas. Spoon remaining salsa mixture over. Sprinkle with any remaining cheese; drizzle with remaining 1/4 cup crema (whisking if necessary to loosen enough to drizzle). Bake enchiladas until heated through, about 20 minutes.
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