Shrimp Quesadilla Recipe

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4.9

39 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    299 kcal

  • Course

    Lunch, Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American, Mexican

Shrimp Quesadilla Recipe

Enjoy this protein-packed Shrimp Quesadilla recipe bursting with savory flavors – an ideal choice for a light and satisfying dinner or lunch.

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Ingredients

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  • 1/2 medium red onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 vine tomato (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 small Hass avocado (diced (4 ounces))
  • 1 Jalapeño (minced (leave some seeds to make spicy))
  • 1 lime (juice of)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
  • 1 vine tomato (diced)
  • 1 tablespoon red onion (finely chopped)
  • 12 ounces raw peeled and deveined shrimp (chopped)
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
  • 4 large high-fiber flour tortillas (110 calories or less, I used Ole Xtreme or GF tortillas)
  • 1 cup Monterey jack cheese (or pepper-jack, shredded )
  • Olive oil spray
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Instructions

  1. Combine the salsa ingredients in a small bowl. When ready to use, drain in a colander so the quesadilla doesn’t get soggy.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat, saute the onion, garlic and jalapeno in oil until soft, about 2 minutes.  Add the tomatoes and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook until thickened 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Add the shrimp, and cilantro and cook medium- high heat 1 to 2 minutes, until the shrimp turns pink and is cooked through. Set aside in a bowl.
  4. Clean the skillet. Respray and return to medium-high heat.
  5. Lay tortilla flat, and spread a quarter of the shrimp onto one half. Top with 1/4 cup cheese. Cook the half-loaded tortilla for 2 minutes. Top with 1/4 of the drained salsa.
  6. Fold the bare tortilla half over the filling with a spatula, and press lightly to seal.
  7. Carefully flip and cook until golden and crispy, about 3 minutes on each side.
  8. Slice into wedges and serve. Repeat with the remaining.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1quesadilla Calories 299kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 27.5g (9%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 132mg (44%) Sodium 998mg (42%) Fiber 14g (56%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 299 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1quesadilla
Calories 299kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 27.5g 9%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 132mg 44%
Sodium 998mg 42%
Fiber 14g 56%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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