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 or a homemade mix of 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, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 6 to 8 medium flour tortillas
– 1 to 2 cups of melting cheese such as mozzarella, cheddar, Mexican blend, or Monterey Jack
Instructions
1-Step 1: Prepare and Sauté the Ingredients First, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper, and 2 cloves minced garlic for about 1 minute until they soften. Then, add the 1 pound of uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, along with the seasoning either 2 tablespoons taco seasoning or the homemade mix and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the shrimp turns pink. Be sure to avoid overcooking to keep the shrimp tender.
2-Step 2: Assemble and Cook the Quesadillas After transferring the shrimp mixture to a bowl and cleaning the skillet, place a tortilla in the skillet. On one half, add cheese, the shrimp mixture, and more cheese, then fold it over. Cook each quesadilla for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until it’s golden brown and crispy. Repeat this with the remaining 6 to 8 medium flour tortillas and the shrimp mixture for a full batch.
3-Step 3: Serve and Enjoy Once done, serve your shrimp quesadillas with options like sour cream, salsa, or guacamole to enhance the flavors. For a spicy shrimp quesadilla, you could add extras like jalapeños. This method ensures your cheesy quesadilla is packed with taste and texture, making it a go-to for home cooks.
Last Step:
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🦐 Avoid overcooking shrimp to keep them tender.
🌿 Use homemade seasoning mix for fresh, vibrant flavor.
🌶️ Optionally add jalapeños or black beans for extra taste and texture.
🌽 Use corn tortillas instead of flour for a gluten-free option.
🔥 Cook tortillas on medium-low heat to prevent burning.
❄️ Refrigerate leftovers and reheat in skillet for crispness.
🔪 Cut larger shrimp pieces for even distribution inside quesadilla.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Pescatarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
