Baked Shrimp Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Baked Shrimp Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter, melted; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 small onion, chopped; 4 jalapeno peppers, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 lb shrimp, chopped (I used whole frozen salad shrimp, cooked, and just let them defrost naturally in the refrigerator); 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 16 regular size flour tortillas; 2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
4 jalapeno peppers, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb shrimp, chopped (I used whole frozen salad shrimp, cooked, and just let them defrost naturally in the refrigerator)
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
16 regular size flour tortillas
2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded

1
Combine butter and oil; set aside.
2
Saute onion, peppers and garlic in 4 TB butter mixture in medium saute pan on medium heat until tender.
3
Add shrimp, if using raw shrimp, saute till pink.
4
Remove pan from heat, add next 3 ingredients.
5
Place tortillas on foil lined baking sheets; brush 1 side of each tortilla with remaining butter mix.
6
Turn tortilla over so buttered side is down; spread with shrimp mixture evenly over half of each tortilla, and sprinkle with cheese.
7
Distribute mixture evenly between all tortillas.
8
Fold over in half pressing a little.
9
Bake at 475 for 8-10 minutes or until golden.
10
Cut in half with a pizza cutter for appetizers or serve whole for brunch.
11
Serve warm with salsa and sour cream if desired.

2377

kcal

Calories

Fat

314

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons butter, melted, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1 small onion, chopped, 4 jalapeno peppers, chopped, and more.

Yes, Baked Shrimp Quesadillas falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Shrimp Quesadillas

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