Description
A delightful recipe for Shrimp and Cheese Quesadilla, featuring seasoned shrimp and a blend of Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- Sour cream and salsa for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are pink and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to low. Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half of the Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese evenly over it.
- Add half of the cooked shrimp and half of the diced bell peppers on top of the cheese. Sprinkle with half of the cilantro if using.
- Top with another tortilla and cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Carefully flip the quesadilla using a large spatula and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes on the other side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the skillet and let it cool for a minute before slicing into wedges. Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients to make a second quesadilla.
- Serve warm with sour cream and salsa on the side.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or a sprinkle of cayenne pepper to the shrimp mixture.
- You can substitute the shrimp with cooked chicken or black beans for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg