The addition of refried beans helps makes these enchiladas an excellent source of fiber as well.

Cover and microwave on High until heated through, about 2 1/2 minutes.

Spread 1/4 cup enchilada sauce (or salsa) in the prepared baking dish.

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Top with a layer of 6 overlapping tortillas.

Spread refried beans evenly over the tortillas.

Top the beans with the shrimp mixture, followed by the remaining 6 tortillas.

Pour the remaining sauce (or salsa) over the tortillas.

Bake the casserole until it begins to bubble on the sides, about 20 minutes.

Remove the foil; sprinkle cheese on top.

Continue baking until heated through and the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes more.

Top with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Allow the cold baking dish to warm slightly before placing in a hot oven.

Ingredient note: Shrimp is usually sold by the number needed to make one pound.

For example, 21-25 count means there will be 21 to 25 shrimp in a pound.

Both wild-caught and farm-raised shrimp can damage the surrounding ecosystems when not managed properly.

Fortunately, it is possible to buy shrimp that have been raised or caught with sound environmental practices.

  • Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day.

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