How To Make Shrimp Quesadillas Recipe
A mouthwatering Mexican dish with crispy tortillas filled with succulent shrimp, gooey cheese, and flavorful spices.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 lb. of cooked, peeled, and deveined shrimp
- 1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup of diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup of diced green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup of diced red onion
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
- 1 tsp. of chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. of cumin
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp. of olive oil
Instructions
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Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
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In a medium bowl, mix the shrimp with the chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
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Place a tortilla on a flat surface and sprinkle some cheese on half of it.
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Add some shrimp, bell peppers, jalapeno, and red onion on top of the cheese.
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Fold the tortilla in half and press it down with a spatula.
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Brush the top with some olive oil and place it on the skillet or griddle.
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Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
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Cut the quesadilla into wedges and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Calories : 468kcal
- Total Fat : 20g
- Saturated Fat : 7g
- Cholesterol : 190mg
- Sodium : 1311mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 37g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 4g
- Protein : 34g
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