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Shrimp Quesadilla Recipes

Enjoy a flavorful and cheesy shrimp quesadilla, filled with juicy marinated shrimp, sautéed vegetables, and melted cheese, all tucked between golden, crispy tortillas. This quick and satisfying dish is perfect for a lunch or a casual dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 370

Ingredients
  

  • 400 grams raw shrimp (medium, peeled and deveined)
  • 200 grams shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
  • 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 small red onion (diced)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • optional sour cream, salsa, or guacamole for serving

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet or frying pan
  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 spatula
  • 1 set measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, toss the shrimp with lime juice, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Set aside to marinate for 5 minutes.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until just cooked through and pink. Remove shrimp to a plate and chop into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the same skillet. Add diced red bell pepper and red onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds more. Return the chopped shrimp to the pan, toss everything together, and turn off the heat. Stir in chopped cilantro.
  4. Lay out the tortillas. On one half of each tortilla, sprinkle about ¼ of the cheese, then spread ¼ of the shrimp and vegetable mixture over the cheese. Top with remaining cheese. Fold tortilla in half to enclose filling.
  5. Heat a clean skillet over medium heat. Place a folded quesadilla in the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until tortillas are golden and crisp and cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining quesadillas.
  6. Cut quesadillas into wedges. Serve hot, with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole on the side if desired.

Notes

You can use a mix of mozzarella and cheddar cheeses for extra flavor. Add jalapeños if you like some heat. For a lighter option, use whole wheat tortillas.