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Shrimp Quesadillas
Shrimp quesadillas made from juicy and plump seasoned shrimp, onions, bell peppers, and melted cheese wrapped in toasted tortillas.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Calories: 562 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ yellow onion, diced
- ½ bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch burrito size)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (Chihuhuaha, Oaxaca, quesadilla, mozzarella, or Monterey Jack are great)
Instructions
- Toss together the shrimp, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, black pepper, and paprika in a large bowl until evenly coated.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
- Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 3 minutes until the shrimp is plump and pink. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Layer half of each tortilla with ¼ of the cooked shrimp mixture and ½ cup of shredded cheese. Fold them over and cook the quesadillas in 2 batches in the skillet for 1 to 2 minutes per side until the cheese has fully melted and the quesadillas are golden brown.
- Finish cooking the last 2 quesadillas with the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Serve immediately with guacamole, pico, and salsa.
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Notes
- Shrimp: If you use frozen shrimp, make sure to thaw it completely and pat it dry before cooking.
- Vegetables: I added a diced bell pepper and onion to the shrimp filling, but you can omit them completely or use other vegetables you have in your kitchen. Corn, poblanos, or zucchini are great options.
- Cheese: Monterey Jack, quesadilla, or Chihuahua cheese are all great options. If you don't have those, mozzarella, cheddar jack, or pepper jack also work.
- Don't skip the butter! Toasting your quesadilla in butter makes all the difference. Don't skip this step. It adds a richness and so extra flavor to your tortilla that will leave you happy and satisfied.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1quesadilla
Calories
562kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
202mg
(67%)
Sodium
2104mg
(88%)
Potassium
338mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1363IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
460mg
(46%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4quesadillas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 562
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1quesadilla | |
| Calories | 562kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 202mg | 67% |
| Sodium | 2104mg | 88% |
| Potassium | 338mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1363IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 460mg | 46% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.