Quesadillas De Camarones (Pioneer Woman) Recipe

Name: Quesadillas De Camarones (Pioneer Woman)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 lbs large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails off); salt; 7 ounces Mexican tomato sauce or 7 ounces enchilada sauce; 1 large onion (cut in half and then into slices); 1 red bell pepper (seeded and sliced into strips); 1 green bell pepper (seeded and sliced into strips); 6 tablespoons butter (for frying, I skipped this part); 12 large flour tortillas; 2 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese (shredded); pico de gallo, for serving; guacamole, for serving

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 lbs large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails off)
salt
7 ounces Mexican tomato sauce or 7 ounces enchilada sauce
1 large onion (cut in half and then into slices)
1 red bell pepper (seeded and sliced into strips)
1 green bell pepper (seeded and sliced into strips)
6 tablespoons butter (for frying, I skipped this part)
12 large flour tortillas
2 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese (shredded)
pico de gallo, for serving
guacamole, for serving

1
Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Throw in the shrimp.
2
Toss around and cook until the shrimp are opaque, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and reduce the heat to low.
3
Pour in the tomato sauce.
4
Stir around and allow to simmer for a couple of minutes.
5
Remove the shrimp from the skillet, and chop it into chunks. Set aside.
6
In a separate skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over high heat.
7
Throw in the onion and peppers and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the peppers are have a few dark brown or black areas.
8
Remove the peppers from the skillet and set them aside.
9
Sizzle 1/2 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat and lay a flour tortilla in the pan. Cover with grated cheese.
10
Cover the cheese with pepper and onion mixture.
11
Lay the chopped shrimp on top of the peppers.
12
When the tortilla is golden, top with the second tortilla and carefully flip the quesadilla to the other side, adding the other 1/2 tablespoon butter to the skillet at the same time.
13
Continue cooking until the second side is golden.
14
Repeat with the remaining tortillas and fillings.
15
Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve with pico de gallo and guacamole.

1852

kcal

Calories

Fat

236

Carbs

104

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 lbs large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails off), salt, 7 ounces Mexican tomato sauce or 7 ounces enchilada sauce, and more.

Yes, Quesadillas De Camarones (Pioneer Woman) 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!

Quesadillas De Camarones (Pioneer Woman)

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