Description
Indulge in the crispy, golden exterior of the shrimp quesadilla, which gives way to a melty, gooey cheese interior. Each bite bursts with the savory flavor of seasoned shrimp, complemented by the freshness of cilantro and a hint of lime, creating a delightful balance of textures and tastes.
Ingredients
- Shrimp: 1 pound, peeled and deveined
- Cheese: 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Tortillas: 4 large flour tortillas
- Vegetables: 1/2 cup diced bell peppers, 1/2 cup diced onions
- Seasonings: 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh Ingredients: 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, juice of 1 lime
- Oil: 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine shrimp, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Add diced bell peppers and onions to the skillet and sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Remove the shrimp mixture from the skillet and set aside. Wipe the skillet clean.
- Place a tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half of the cheese on one half of the tortilla.
- Layer the shrimp mixture on top of the cheese, then sprinkle the remaining cheese over the shrimp.
- Fold the tortilla over and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling. Serve hot with lime wedges and extra cilantro.
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the shrimp mixture a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator.
- Storage: Leftover quesadillas can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option or swap shrimp for chicken or vegetables for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 22 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 200 milligrams
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