Ingredients
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
2 cloves minced garlic
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 to 2 cups melting cheese such as mozzarella, cheddar, Mexican blend, or Monterey Jack
6 to 8 medium flour tortillas
Instructions
1-First, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. SautΓ© the onion, bell pepper, and garlic for about a minute until they soften and smell great. Then, add the shrimp and seasoning, cooking for 1 to 2 minutes until the shrimp begins to turn pink but stays tender.
2-Remove the shrimp mixture from the pan and give it a quick clean before adding cooking spray or 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil. Place a tortilla in the pan, sprinkle cheese on one side, add 5 to 6 shrimp or enough to cover, then layer more cheese on top and fold the tortilla in half.
3-Cook each folded quesadilla for 2 to 3 minutes per side until it’s golden and crispy. Remember, shrimp cooks fast, so keep an eye on it to avoid tough textures. Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas for a full batch.
4-Once done, serve your shrimp quesadillas warm with sides like sour cream, salsa, or guacamole for extra zing. The whole process takes about 5 minutes to prep and 10 minutes to cook, giving you a total of 15 minutes. This yields around 8 quesadillas, perfect for sharing.
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π₯ Don’t overcook the shrimp – they should be just pink and tender for the best texture
π― For extra spice, add sliced jalapeΓ±os or a dash of hot sauce to the shrimp mixture
π Make ahead tip: Prepare the shrimp mixture in advance and store refrigerated for up to 24 hours
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 quesadillas
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
