Mike's Grilled Shrimp Quesadillas Or Tacos Recipe

Name: Mike's Grilled Shrimp Quesadillas Or Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 40 CT Bag Shrimp; dash Ground Cumin; dash Dried Parsley; dash Black Pepper; dash Garlic Powder; 4 Metal Or Wooden Scewers; 1 Grill; 1 large Bunch Fresh Cilantro [stems & leaves]; 1/4 cup Lime Juice; 2 clove Fresh Garlic; 1 large Jalapeno [seeds included]; 1/4 cup Green Onions; 1/4 cup Mexican Sour Cream; 3/4 cup Whole Milk; 1/3 cup Mayonnaise; 1/2 tsp Each: Salt - Black Pepper - Onion Powder; 1 large Kitchen Blender

Servings: persons

1 40 CT Bag Shrimp
dash Ground Cumin
dash Dried Parsley
dash Black Pepper
dash Garlic Powder
4 Metal Or Wooden Scewers
1 Grill
1 large Bunch Fresh Cilantro [stems & leaves]
1/4 cup Lime Juice
2 clove Fresh Garlic
1 large Jalapeno [seeds included]
1/4 cup Green Onions
1/4 cup Mexican Sour Cream
3/4 cup Whole Milk
1/3 cup Mayonnaise
1/2 tsp Each: Salt - Black Pepper - Onion Powder
1 large Kitchen Blender

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Chop everything in the Taco Fillers And Garnishments section and refrigerate.
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Blend everything in the Cilantro Lime Creme Sauce section very well in a larger blender.
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Place creme sauce in a plastic squeeze bottle or a large zip lock that you can use as a piping bag if need be.
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Dethaw, devein and deshell shrimp if needed.
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Pat dry shrimp as well.
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Pull out metal or wooden scewers.
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Soak wooden scewers in water for 15 minutes prior to grilling shrimp.
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Feed shrimp on scewers.
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Coat shrimp with olive oil and season with herbs listed in the Grilled Shrimp section.
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Grill shrimp for about 3 minutes on a hot, clean grill until pink and plump.
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My final secret ingredient is a powdered green chile, lightly dashed, version of original Hatch Green Chilies sprinkled on the shrimp.
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I'll include a link.
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Dried Green Chile Cost: About $11.00 per 1/2 pound and is available in Mild, Hot & Extra Hot.
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Know that the Extra Hot is much harder to come by and is usually on backorder.
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New Mexico Chile & Ristra NewMexicoChileAndRistra.com 1-(505)-603-3359
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For the Quesadillas: Just follow the pictures below.
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;0) Add your desired ingredients to tortillas.
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Clean, spray and turn your grill on low heat.
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Spray tortillas lightly with a vegetable spray.
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Carefully flip quesadillas over once heated and scored.

236

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 40 CT Bag Shrimp, dash Ground Cumin, dash Dried Parsley, dash Black Pepper, and more.

Yes, Mike's Grilled Shrimp Quesadillas Or Tacos 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mike's Grilled Shrimp Quesadillas Or Tacos

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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